How to Remove an Ant Nest in the Car?
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In sticky mouse traps, sprinkle an appropriate amount of white sugar, then place the sticky mouse traps inside the car. Ants are attracted to white sugar and will be drawn to it. You can also place an appropriate amount of mothballs inside the car. Mothballs have insect-repellent properties and can help eliminate ants in the car.
Last time ants got into my car, I used a vacuum cleaner to suck them up for half an hour straight, even their eggs were cleaned out. After vacuuming, I used a hairdryer on hot air setting to blow through the seat gaps—ants hate high temperatures and all ran away. I also sprayed a mix of lemon water and peppermint essential oil on the tires and door frames, the smell made the ants avoid those areas. Now, I check for branches and fallen leaves every day before parking, and I never leave snacks in the car. Oh, and I sprinkled food-grade diatomaceous earth under the floor mats—it’s much safer than insecticides, safe for kids and pets, and kills ants physically without damaging the interior. Remember to close the windows and let it sit for half a day after treatment, the ants will completely disappear.
Have you tried sprinkling cinnamon powder on ant trails? Natural spices work wonders for repelling insects. When I found ants in my car, I removed all the seats to search for the queen. After locating her, I sealed the exit with tape and poured boiling water to completely destroy the nest. Then, I wiped down the interior with alcohol, especially hidden areas like air vents. Now, I always park away from green belts and garbage stations, and keep a few packs of desiccant in the trunk. The key is to ventilate the car daily, as dampness attracts pests. After eliminating ants, remember to check the spare tire well—standing water there is like a hotel for ants.
