Quick triage: What are you seeing?
1. Cockroaches - Common in kitchens/bathrooms, especially German cockroaches
2. Ants - Black ants trailing to food sources
3. Bed bugs - Bites in a line/zigzag, blood spots on sheets
4. Termites - Mud tubes on walls, hollow-sounding wood
5. Mice/Rats - Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching at night
DIY First Steps You Can Do Today • Cut off food/water: Seal food in airtight containers, fix leaks, empty pet bowls at night • Seal entry points: Caulk cracks around pipes, windows, and baseboards. Steel wool works for rodent gaps • Deep clean: Vacuum + mop, especially under appliances. For roaches, gel bait like Combat or Advion works better than sprays • For bed bugs: Wash/dry bedding on high heat 60°C+, vacuum mattress seams. Don't DIY spray — they scatter When to Call Pros in Riyadh
You’ll want licensed pest control if you have: termites, bed bugs, heavy roach infestation, or rodents. Riyadh Municipality requires pest control companies to be licensed. Look for ones that use Ministry of Environment approved chemicals and offer a warranty.
What to ask a company:
1. Are you Balady/MOMRAH licensed? 2. Do you provide a treatment report + warranty? 3. Is it safe for kids/pets? How long do we stay out? 4. Do you do follow-up visits?
Pricing in Riyadh is usually $40-$180 depending on apartment size and pest type. Termite treatment costs more.
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