Cockroaches in the kitchen, bed bugs, or termites? Before you call anyone, read this: what you can safely do yourself, what works for each pest, and the questions that protect your children and your home.
Simple, safe things only. Don't use strong pesticides yourself; leave spraying and bait to a licensed company.
Notice where and when they appear. Take a photo if you can, or of the signs (black dots on the mattress, fine dust by wood).
Get rid of any standing water: plant saucers, a dripping AC, a bucket. Mosquitoes breed in it.
Close food and sugar containers, wipe surfaces, and don't leave food out overnight.
Look at gaps around pipes and doors, and open drains. Tell the company about them.
⚠️ Don't mix or spray strong pesticides yourself, especially with children or pets at home. That's a job for a licensed company.
And what usually causes them. Only the company can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
They usually come from drains and damp. Gel works better than spray in kitchens: they eat it and carry it back to the nest.
A sign of bed bugs. Check the mattress seams and bed frame for tiny black dots or small brown bugs.
A sign of termites. Act quickly: they eat doors and cupboards from the inside and you only see it late.
They come for food and sugar. Clean surfaces and closed containers help a lot, and the company can deal with the nest.
They get in through gaps around pipes and doors. You need a company to set traps or bait and seal the gaps, not just spray.
Usually there's standing water: a dripping AC, plant pots or an open tank. Remove the water first.
The type of pest changes the treatment, the number of visits and the price.
For prevention or a light problem in a flat or villa.
For cockroaches and ants in kitchens and bathrooms.
These need more than one visit.
Cover food and kitchenware, put children's toys away, and empty the drawers they'll treat.
Open the windows and air the home before you go back in, and wipe surfaces that touch food.
If they put gel in corners, don't clean it off. Leave it a few weeks to work.
Seal gaps around pipes, put mesh over drains, and don't leave food out overnight.
Ask before any spraying starts. A good company won't mind.
Ask about the licence and the company's official name, so you know it's not just a mobile number.
Ask the name of the pesticide, whether it's registered with the SFDA, and whether it's safe with children and pets.
Ask before spraying how many hours you need to be out, especially children, older people and pets.
How many visits does the price cover, and is a second visit free if the pests come back?
How long is the guarantee? Get it in writing, even on WhatsApp, with the company name.
Look for genuine reviews from earlier customers, ideally weeks after the treatment, not the same day.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Just a mobile number with no official company name. Think twice.
You have a right to know what will be sprayed in your home, especially with children.
Or says "no need to leave" without explaining. Ask before they spray.
These usually need more than one visit. Ask what happens if they're not gone.
Rough prices for homes. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The final price depends on the size, how bad the problem is, the number of visits and the product used.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| General spray, apartment | SAR 150 – 400 |
| General spray, villa | SAR 300 – 800 |
| Cockroaches (gel or intensive spray), apartment | SAR 300 – 700 |
| Bed bugs (usually two visits) | SAR 250 – 700 |
| Termites, apartment | SAR 500 – 1,200 |
| Termites, villa | SAR 900 – 3,500 |
💡 Ask about the guarantee: many companies include a free second visit if the pests come back within the guarantee period.
🐜 Bed bugs and termites need more than one treatment. If someone quotes a cheap single visit, ask what happens if they don't go.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), mostly price pages of pest control companies. The final price is agreed between you and the company. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Usually yes, if they use a registered product, you stay out for as long as the technician says and you air the home afterwards. Ask about the product and the time away before they spray.
Many homes only need it once or twice a year as prevention. If there's an infestation, the technician will say how many visits.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the company directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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