Have Cockroaches In Your Car? Kick Them Out Of Your Ride.

This page is an expert guide on getting rid of cockroaches from your car using the products and methods suggested by our experienced pest control specialists. Follow this guide and use the recommended products, and we guarantee you will be successful in ridding your car of cockroaches.

In many ways, our cars can be an extension of our homes. We stow our belongings in the trunk, listen to music there as we go from place to place, and sometimes even sleep or eat there when we’re on the go or taking a road trip.

Unfortunately, just like our homes can come down with a cockroach problem, our cars can suffer the same fate. Yet even then, most people are shocked when cockroaches begin camp in their vehicles. When you look at your car as an extension of your home and roaches as a reality in your household, there shouldn’t be any surprise if they make their way to your ride.

Some people may write off the roach problem as being caused by the car's age. However, some people can even encounter a roach infestation in brand-new cars. Imagine driving in your car on a hot day and deciding to turn on the A/C, only to witness roaches blowing out of the vent. Sounds horrifying.

It’s not very common to have a roach problem in a car, but it can happen. In this guide, we’ll explore why roaches get into cars and how, through the expert advice and products from Solutions Pest and Lawn, you can drive (pun intended) those filthy cockroaches out of your car.

Identification

Let’s face the truth: if roaches are in your car, it is likely your own doing. Sometimes, it could be as innocent as forgetting to roll your windows up and then, overnight, roaches sneaking inside. But for the most part, it’s because we all like to eat in our cars. Especially if you have kids, there’s going to be lots of snacking taking place in our cars.

We are constantly on the go and pressed for time, and we must eat as we rush to work or while driving on road trips. So naturally, there will be crumbs, spills, and wrappers everywhere. You may tell yourself that you are going to clean it up immediately or that you’re going to get around to cleaning your car, but you may not find the time to vacuum and thoroughly clean your car.

All those drive-thru bags and goodies start accumulating; sure enough, roaches will take notice and make their way inside for whatever leftovers you’re inviting them to. Being too busy to clean up results in roaches in your precious vehicle.

Inspection

Remember that roaches are in your car because they find food there. Remember, roaches only need three things to survive and will relentlessly hunt for three vital items: food, water, and shelter. If you eliminate those items, they’ll die off or leave your vehicle.

Where to Inspect

Obviously, you should begin your roach inspection with your car's interior. Roaches may have transferred from your home to your car or work to your car via bags and other things. A roach problem in your home tends to follow you wherever you go. Roaches may be hitching a ride on your clothing or your belongings.

Your car isn’t a sanctuary from roaches if you unknowingly bring them along. They’ll notice the interior and crawl out of your stuff to find a nice nook or cranny in your leather seats.

What To Look For

Check for live roaches and roach droppings in your car. If there really is a significant infestation, you will likely be able to smell the unique and unpleasant smell of the roach droppings. Check the glove compartment, where you store your cups and trash, the car flooring, and even the folds of the back seat and on the doors.

Treatment

If you’re having trouble removing those pesky roaches from your car, you’ve come to the right place. Our DIY roach control pros know how to control cockroaches nesting in your car. The following is what we recommend to clear out the roach infestation.

Step 1: Vacuum Your Car Interior

This one is a no-brainer. Take a hand vacuum or go to a DIY car wash station and vacuum your car's interior. Toss out any trash and leave no area uncleaned. Once this is done, you can apply insecticides to ensure cockroaches will not survive in your car.

Step 2: Apply Novacide

Novacide Flea & Tick Killer is a combination insecticide that kills adult roaches but also contains an IGR (insect growth regulator) that disrupts the reproductive cycle of roaches, causing eggs to be unable to hatch and develop. It also sterilizes roaches so they can't lay eggs. If you have a sizable infestation of roaches, spraying Novacide on your car's floors and seats will do a great job of wiping out the infestation and ensuring it doesn't multiply.

With all your car doors open and windows down, spray the Novacide in a downward sweeping motion onto the seats and the car flooring. Afterward, it would be best to let the car ventilate and not drive it until the product has dried and the fumes have dissipated.

Step 3: Spray Pyrid Aerosol

Pyrid Aerosol is another good option for treating roaches in your car. It works as a flushing agent, and it can do a really good job of flushing out cockroaches. It will also give you an idea of what is in your vehicle and how severe of a problem you have.

Simply spray Pyrid in the crevices and corners of your car with all the doors and seats open. You can use the red applicator tip that comes with the product to spray cracks, holes, and small openings. After spraying, leave the windows in your car and let the car dry, and the vapors dissipate before re-entering. This should take 30 minutes to an hour.

Prevention

It’s easier said than done, but the most important way to prevent an infestation in your car is to stop eating in it. The problem won’t go away if you keep feeding them, and it’d be a waste of using the high-quality roach control products above if you continue old habits.

If eating in the car is something you can’t give up, you better commit to tossing your food bags, wrappers, and anything else before exiting your car and keeping a hand vacuum in your trunk to vacuum up all debris and crumbs.

Bear in mind that roaches will eat practically anything and everything. Remove as much clutter as possible and eliminate things like paper and cardboard. They will eat the car owner’s manual if they have to. They will even eat any specks of dirt left on the carpet.

You need to clean the car thoroughly and do so often. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean floor mats & seat covers and the area underneath before putting them back. If you can, leave them out until the problem is solved. The fewer places they have to hide, the easier it will be to get rid of them.

Key Takeaways

Why are their Roaches in My Car?

• Though it is uncommon, cockroaches can, on occasion, infest vehicles if the conditions are favorable.
• The primary reason cockroaches invade cars is uncleanliness, as people eat in their cars and leave crumbs and trash.

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Cars

• Vacuuming your car and applying a combination of Novacide and Pyrid Aerosol to kill and flush out roaches can prevent cockroaches from taking over your car.

Preventing Cockroach Reinfestations In Your Car

• To prevent cockroaches from seeking out your car in the future, keep it free of debris and food crumbs and keep your windows rolled up. A clean car is the best way to keep cockroaches away.