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How to Kill Bugs in an Old Car That Has Been Parked for Awhile

The challenge of getting rid of bugs in a car is effectively killing the insects while preserving the interior. Some insecticides can damage upholstery and dashboards. In addition, you dont want to leave an unpleasant smell in the car after the bugs are gone. There are some effective methods for exterminating and removing bugs from a car, even if it has been parked for awhile.

Instructions

1

Clean your car interior. Remove all food scraps, trash and other debris. Vacuum well. Wipe down all surfaces with an upholstery cleaner. This will remove insect eggs that could hatch later, and it will disturb any nesting insects.

2

Heat up your car. Extreme heat kills most insects. If you can find a hot locale, park the car there and roll up the windows. A temperature above 140 degrees will kill most of the bugs. Vacuum afterwards to remove dead insects.

3

Freeze your car. If you live in a cold climate, park the car in the coldest spot you can find. A temperature of about 20 degrees below zero will kill most of the insects. Leave the windows down if there is no precipitation, so that the car will get as cold as possible.

4

Fumigate with carbon dioxide. This is the gas that adds fizz to sodas. Ask a florist where he gets his carbon dioxide for fumigation, because florists use this gas on plants they are about to ship or deliver. It will not leave a smell in your car, and if you air out the vehicle before driving, there will be no dangerous fumes for you to breathe.

5

Spray lavender oil. This kills bedbugs. You will have a lavender smell in your car for awhile, but it is not harmful to breathe. Spray the seats, seat covers and arm rests with lavender oil. Vacuum after a few hours to remove any dead bed bugs.