Help! Spiders!

Dear Car Talk | Nov 01, 1993
Dear Tom and Ray:
Susan
TOM: Sounds like you need my brother's favorite cologne...Eau Du Raid.
RAY: Actually, Susan, it's a tough problem. You can't really spray pesticides into the vents, because that poses a danger to YOU, too.
TOM: So unless there's some substance that's not toxic to humans (and we don't know what that would be), the best way to get rid of these spiders is with a good, cold winter. In other words, the problem should take care of itself. The spiders will disappear, and they probably won't come back.
RAY: And if they do show up again next summer, you can always "simulate winter" by blasting them with your car's air conditioner. Try running your air conditioner at full tilt boogie all the time. That may mean you'll have to wear your Bronko Nagurski Long Underwear all summer, but it should send the spiders hunting for warmer climes (like your boyfriend's car). Good luck.
Susan
TOM: Sounds like you need my brother's favorite cologne...Eau Du Raid.
RAY: Actually, Susan, it's a tough problem. You can't really spray pesticides into the vents, because that poses a danger to YOU, too.
TOM: So unless there's some substance that's not toxic to humans (and we don't know what that would be), the best way to get rid of these spiders is with a good, cold winter. In other words, the problem should take care of itself. The spiders will disappear, and they probably won't come back.
RAY: And if they do show up again next summer, you can always "simulate winter" by blasting them with your car's air conditioner. Try running your air conditioner at full tilt boogie all the time. That may mean you'll have to wear your Bronko Nagurski Long Underwear all summer, but it should send the spiders hunting for warmer climes (like your boyfriend's car). Good luck.
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