These are some clever tricks you can use to stop getting lots of spiders in your car in winter

Here are some clever tricks you can use to stop spiders from getting into your car this winter.

As the nights grow longer and temperatures drop, spiders and other bugs pop up in increasing numbers.

Even those of us without arachnophobia wouldn’t like the thought of these eight-legged beasties getting into our cars.

So how should we make our cars spider-proof? These clever tricks should prove as efficient as any rolled-up newspaper.

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A guide to some clever tricks for keeping spiders out of the car

First things first, you need to keep your car’s interior clean, and that means doing often-ignored spots as well as removing food debris and crumbs.

This will reduce the hiding spots and food sources for potential visitors.

We can only imagine the types of animals that would have been drawn to a dirty car like this early 2000s Dodge Ram.

Cars that are stored for long periods of time without being driven are more prone to bug infestations, so regular use and inspections reduce this risk.

If you want to ward spiders off, certain scents can also serve as a spider repellent.

Peppermint oil and eucalyptus in particular were highlighted by SlashGear as being particularly effective.

Why peppermint oil, you may ask?

One theory is that they dislike the strong scent, while it’s also been suggested that compounds like menthol overwhelm the sensory organs in their legs.

Ultimately, there’s no quick fix to stop spiders and other nasties from making their way into your vehicle.

You’ve just got to stay consistent with cleaning, reducing clutter and food inside the vehicle, and regularly inspecting your car.

Nobody wants wildlife making a home in their car

Animals can end up in cars for a multitude of reasons.

Sometimes it’s a cuddly kitten hidden underneath the hood of a car.

Other times, it’s an abandoned 1962 Chevy Corvette that has been infested with insects and rodents.

At any rate, animals inside cars can wildly vary on the cute-to-gross scale.

Here, consent is key.

It’s your prerogative if you want a cat or dog inside your car, regardless of how much hair they leave behind.

But when you have creepy crawlies sneaking into your car, you need to do something about it.

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