If you've ever encountered a spider in your car, you know how disconcerting it can be. Where there's one there may be more, and the last thing you want is an infestation in your vehicle. Toyota of N Charlotte is here with tips on how to get spiders out of your car as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Before we talk about how to get spiders out of your car, let's talk about how they get in there in the first place. Spiders find their way in through cracks and crevices, open doors and windows, and even door and window seals that have gone bad.
Spiders like cars because they're dark and warm and offer plenty of places to hide. They don't, however, like the vibrations that the car makes when it's in motion, so they'll often pop out of their hiding spots and surprise you while you're driving.
How to get spiders out of your car
So how do you get spiders out of your car? Here are some of the best tips we gathered from the expert car care techs at Toyota of N Charlotte.
Tip #1: Vacuum it out. Your first step should be to clean out your car. If you have crumbs and dirt in your vehicle, it can attract bugs, which in turn attracts spiders who want to eat the bugs. Vacuum and wipe your N Charlotte Toyota - be sure to get any spiders, spider webs, and spider eggs out of the car while you're at it.
Tip #2: Utilize spider repellants. Visit a home improvement store (like Home Depot) to find a spider repellant spray for your car. You can also try natural remedies in the form of essential oils - spiders hate scents like peppermint, citrus, lavender, rosemary, and cedar.
Tip #3: Try spider traps. Your local home improvement store can also provide you with spider traps, which will help trap existing spiders so you can dispose of them.
Tip #4: Resort to a spider bomb. If all else fails, you can try a spider bomb. These chlorine-based bombs will wipe out all of the spiders living in your car.
How to keep spiders out of your car
Now that you know how to get them out of your car, here are a few N Charlotte Toyota tips on how to keep spiders out of your car.
Tip #1: Keep your car clean and clutter-free. The more dirt and clutter you have in your car, the more likely you are to have a spider problem. Clean your car out and keep it organized, and detail your car routinely.
Tip #2: Seal it up when you're not in it. If you're not in your car, close all the windows and doors as well as the trunk. Also, check the seals in your doors and windows to ensure they're in good shape.
Tip #3: Don't park next to debris or heavily wooded areas. Spiders like to hide in debris piles and heavily wooded areas (more bugs = more food). Try to avoid parking near these areas, and keep your garage clean.
Want more tips or need help getting spiders or other pests out of your car? Call Toyota of N Charlotte. We're open seven days a week at (704) 875-9199 and we're conveniently located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville, NC.
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