Oct 5, 2022

If there is something, many people can agree on, finding a spider in your car while driving is not something anyone wants to experience. It can be very distracting while driving and scary, especially if you find one crawling on you. Toyota of Clermont wants to ensure that spiders do not get in your Clermont Toyota. However, if you find a spider in your car, our experts are here to guide you through how to get spiders out of your car.

how to get rid of a spider in your car

How do spiders get into your car? 

Spiders can crawl into your vehicle through small cracks near the car’s roof. So, to avoid spiders getting in your car, you want to make sure that you close every opening because spiders crawl into your vehicle through opened windows, doors, or any opened cracks. 

Check out these places for spiders hiding: 

  • Air vents
  • Inside the side view mirrors
  • Underneath the dash 
  • Below car seats 

How to get a spider out of a car? 

Step 1: Clean your car 

The first step you want to take is to clean your Clermont Toyota. You can do this by removing trash and clothes and vacuuming any crumbs on the floor. You want to ensure that even if you do not have spiders in your car, you do this to prevent spiders from entering your car. A dirty car can even lead to roaches in your car in Clermont, Florida. 

Step 2: Seal gaps 

If you find any broken rubber seals, make sure to replace them. Spiders come in different sizes, so some can easily make their way through these small cracks in your Clermont Toyota. If you find that the rubber seals are dirty, make sure to clean them with a wet washcloth. 

Step 3: Use a spider exterminator to eliminate spiders in hidden spaces

There are many types of spider exterminators that will help you eliminate hidden spaces. You can also use essential oils. For example, you can take citrus, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils and put them on a cotton ball or fabric, dip it in vinegar, and lay it in your car. 

Step 4: Use spider traps in your car 

You can also set spider traps in your cars to get the spiders out of your car. These often glue traps that are specifically designed to trap spiders. Spider traps are helpful because they trap spiders that are in very hidden places. They are also easy to replace and remove. 

Step 7: Keep your garage clean and not park your car near debris

It helps to ensure that your garage is clean and free of debris wherever your Clermont Toyota is parked. In addition, this will help ensure that no spiders find their way into your car. 

Let Toyota of Clermont help you with your pest problem!

Need help getting rid of spiders in the car? Give us a call! Toyota of Clermont is open seven days a week. We are conveniently located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50. So reach out to our Clermont Toyota service center at (352) 404-7001. We would love to help you get spiders out of your Clermont Toyota.