Toyota of Orlando explains how to get spiders out of your car

Do you have an unwanted eight-legged passenger in your car? Florida is a beautiful place to live, but we also have tons – TONS – of spiders here. In fact, our state is known to have some of the largest and also most venomous spiders in North America. And when one gets into your car, it can be incredibly unnerving. Toyota of Orlando is here to explain how to get spiders out of your car AND how to keep them out long-term.

How do spiders get in your car? Basically, through any open crack or crevice. Spiders can come in through open windows and doors, through the cracks in your hood, and even through worn seals on your doors. They like to hide in your vehicle because it offers warm, dark, damp places for them to set up shop. However, they don’t like the vibrations that cars make when in motion, so this is why they usually make a surprise guest appearance at the worst possible moment.

Steps to take to get spiders out of your car

If you find that you have a spider – or multiple spiders – taking up residence in your car, you need to take action fast. After all, you don’t want them to lay eggs in your vehicle, which can lead to further infestation. Here are some quick tips on how to get rid of spiders in your car:

• Clean it out. You’ll want to thoroughly vacuum out your car and wipe it. When you have crumbs and debris in your car, it attracts bugs like roaches, beetles, and ants. These bugs, in turn, attract spiders, who are predators. The cleaner your car is, the less likely bugs – and subsequently, spiders – will want to call it home. Also, you want to get any eggs or egg sacs (we know, disgusting) that your new passengers may have left behind.
• Try spider traps. Just like when you have roaches in your car, you can use spider traps to trap and remove spiders from your Orlando Toyota. The traps are sticky and often emit pheromones that attract the spiders.
• You can also try spider repellant spray, spraying it into hiding spaces where they may be lurking.
• If all else fails, there are chlorine spider bombs that you can set off within your vehicle that will kill the spiders living in it.

If all else fails, contact professional exterminators to help you remove the spiders from your car. You don’t want to let the issue go – spiders can lay eggs and quickly grow their population, leading to a serious infestation.

How to prevent spiders in your car

Additionally, there are easy ways to keep spiders out of your car. Here are some more tips from the experts at our Toyota of Orlando service center:

• Keep your car clean. The less dirt and debris in it, the less likely you are to have issues with spiders and other bugs.
• Get rid of the clutter in your car. Clutter provides lots of hiding spots for insects so it’s in your best interest to keep the clutter out of your vehicle.
• Try essential oils. Spiders are naturally repelled by scents like citrus, cedar, peppermint, rosemary, garlic, and lavender. Mix 5-7 drops into a spray bottle of water and spritz your vehicle.
• Make sure all of your door and window seals are tight and in good condition.
• Keep your doors and windows closed when you’re not in the vehicle.
• Try not to park next to debris or heavily wooded areas.

Have more questions about getting spiders out of your car? Call us today – Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500. We’re conveniently located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.

 

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