How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Car?
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Clean the environment inside the car thoroughly, and open the windows on sunny days to allow air circulation. Apply a drop the size of a sesame seed every 10 centimeters or so, placing the pesticide in corners and crevices.
When I had cockroaches in my car, it was absolutely horrifying. I tried seven or eight methods before finally solving the problem. The key is to remove all food crumbs, even the cookie crumbs in the seams of the seats need to be vacuumed clean. I used boric acid powder mixed with flour dough and placed it near the air filter—this stuff dehydrates and kills cockroaches when they eat it. At night, I placed cockroach traps with pheromone bait on the floor mats. Also, blasting the car’s heater at maximum for half an hour is particularly effective, as high temperatures can kill insect eggs. After treatment, remember to check all the door seals—if there are cracks, seal them with tape immediately, or the roaches will find their way back in. The whole process needs to be repeated continuously for two weeks; otherwise, if the eggs hatch, all your efforts will be wasted.
Last time when I took my kids on a road trip, I found cockroaches crawling in the car, which made me so anxious that I stayed up all night researching solutions. Here are a few safe and effective methods: First, lift all the seats to clean hidden corners, especially the spare tire compartment in the trunk where cockroach egg cases are most likely to hide. Wipe the interior with water boiled from orange peels—the citrus scent repels insects without damaging leather. Pay special attention to the air conditioning system; spray food-grade diatomaceous earth powder into the vents. This natural powder destroys the wax layer on cockroaches' exoskeletons. The most crucial step is not to leave any food in the car when parked—even gum wrappers should be removed. If the situation is severe, you can try an in-car ultraviolet sterilizer; some products now come with ozone functionality, offering a very high eradication rate.
