Spider webs on my car

By Chode
in The Neobahn

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

Chode

Posted
Posted

My vehicle is parked outside most of the time (no garage/carport/etc) and this can not be avoided.

Spiders seem to love my vehicle, and lately it's getting disgustingly bad.

I used to use bug spray on the shell of my car to deter them, but this spray lasts only a day or so and the webs return within a week.

Seriously, what's a good long-term solution for this?

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/313165-spider-webs-on-my-car/
Share on other sites
Grand Master

Chode

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Can you cover it with those covers? You know what I'm talking about. you mean, you are finding web around the body of your car?! If so I don't think spiders would make webs underneath a cover.

585831123[/snapback]

The covers most likely would also get webbed by the spiders, and to be honest would be highly inconvenient.

Grand Master

Chode

Posted
  • Author
Posted
...you've either got 50,000 spiders that aren't territorial, and happen to nest on your car.

Or you're not driving your car enough. Mine doesn't even get spiders after a week, and I live in the bush.

585831567[/snapback]

I drive it commonly enough, just it's always parked near bushland which doesn't help.

Is there any type of surface spray against bugs which wouldn't be harmful to car paint?

Proficient

SunnyB

Posted
Posted

There's something that is attracting the spiders. Perhaps something

inside the door panel that you can't see. Or something inside that

the spiders can sense that you can't see. A nest of bugs under

the drivers seat maybe.

Perhaps it's the location that you place the car. Something about

the ground or building it's in. A dead animal that is attracting bugs

which are spider delicacies.

When you fumigate the area, be sure to get it down inside the door

and also under the seats of the car and in the engine compartment.

I park my truck in an open shed and sometimes it sits for days

before I drive it again. The roof of the shed has a nest of bats :x

that gather during the day. Snakes are attracted by the bats.

One two mornings I came out to find a snake on the top and

hood of my truck trying to get to the bat nest. One was about

5 feet long and the other was a 3 or 4 footer. Most likely

non-poisonous but startling nontheless.

Mentor

dj6ross

Posted
Posted

My Scary story, well not really.

My truck used to set in a garage since my parents got it in 1995. Well in May of 2003 my parents bought a new truck. We have a two car garage, so that left my truck sitting in either the front or back yard, or on the street in the summer.

When I had to have the clutch replaced because it had been slipping. The truck is 10 years old and just about 80,000 miles so a new clutch was in inevitable spring 2004.

The guy we took it to install said he found a rats nest just to the side of the transmission. He even showed us the nest. No rats/mice though. I suppose the rat had to climb the tire, because my truck is just about two and a half feet off the ground for clearance.

Sometimes I get spider webs from my side mirror to the door. They fly off pretty quick though.

Community Regular

mienski

Posted
Posted

Get cobwebs on the mirror in the morning sometimes on the Land Rover, but it's easy to get the spiders out of there quick smart as there are heating elements behind the side mirrors. Meant to be for getting ice off them for those mornings when you just cant help but camp in the snow I guess.

Grand Master

shockz

Posted
Posted

I used to have this problem all the time... bad enough where people liked to stare as I drove by them.

The spiders liked to live inside my mirror and put webs all around the side of my car at night. I took the mirror apart, found a nest that hatched and there were about 10 spiders in there. Took them out... cleaned the nest, then put it back together. Car was great for about a week then it started up again. So i took the mirror apart again and there were spiders crawling out of it as I took it apart. I sprayed the inside with wd40, put it back together, and haven't had any problems for about a year now.

I'd take a look at your mirror, as thats where they are probably hiding.

OR at least one: Will a long-lasting surface spray damage my paint job?

Possibly... some will. Check the label. Don't know of any brands that could help you. I'd worry about them staining the paint or making them crack.

Grand Master

Chode

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I'd take a look at your mirror, as thats where they are probably hiding.

585836868[/snapback]

Hmm, there always does seem to be a large amount of webbing particularly around the mirrors, especially the passenger side (recently more the drivers side).

I might try your advice and massacre the mirrors using WD40. Can't hurt too much.

Thanks.

When I wake up tomorrow I'll see if there are any webs and try to get some photos if there are.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Epic Games says Unreal Engine 6 will help developers "build content faster" using AI models

      By +pmrd · Posted

      No its not, there are ton of Youtube videos to get you started, what do you think people did before AI existed?
    • Waymo recalls self-driving software after cars enter closed freeway work zones

      By garwin · Posted

      Read this in Humor Simpson 's voice, "Out of my way Moe".
    • The Microsoft Office feature that time forgot

      By Circaflex · Posted

      You still can, its just under the Transform flyout for WordArt now
    • Waymo recalls self-driving software after cars enter closed freeway work zones

      By MrElectrifyer · Posted

      Likely nothing will be done in corporate America, there have been countless Tesla self-driving incidents. Then again, there have also been countless human operated incidents. It's literally daily news here in Canada, to the extent that it's now odd if we get a day where a collision doesn't get announced on the radio throughout the day...
    • SKG Hand Massager with Heat OS500 hands on

      By Steven P. · Posted

      SKG Hand Massager with Heat OS500 hands on by Steven Parker I was offered the chance to test out the SKG Hand Massager with Heat OS500, and full disclosure, they let me keep it regardless of my findings. Anyway, I jumped at the chance due to my long hours sitting at my desk, mousing around. Apologies for the knife cut across the top of the box; that was my doing, being a bit too heavy-handed with opening up the outer packaging. First up, what's in the box: SKG Hand Massager with Heat OS500 1x Type-C charging cable User Manual 1-Year Warranty (card) In short, everything you need to get started. According to the official Amazon listing, here are the key features: Full-Hand Air Compression: OS500 wraps your fingers, palm, and wrist with multi-chamber air compression for a complete hand relaxation experience. The extended massage chamber helps cover more of the hand and wrist area than standard palm-only hand massagers Palm Kneading with 6 Modes & 6 Intensities: Built-in palm kneading rollers add a hands-on massage feel, while 6 preset modes and 6 pressure levels let you choose the comfort level that fits your day—from gentle relaxation to a firmer full-hand massage 3 Heat Levels with Cooling Fan: Choose from 104°F, 113°F or 122°F warmth to suit different seasons and comfort preferences. The built-in cooling fan helps reduce stuffiness during heated sessions, keeping your hand feeling fresh and comfortable Easy Visual Display & Smart Timer: The digital image display clearly shows massage area, mode, intensity, heat level, and remaining time at a glance. Select 10, 15, or 20-minute sessions for quick office breaks, evening relaxation, or everyday hand care Rechargeable, Cordless & Comfortable: A 3000mAh battery supports over 90 minutes of full-function use on a full charge, with convenient USB-C charging. The soft inner lining, smooth ABS/PU finish, and premium black-gold design make OS500 ideal for home, office, or gifting With all that out of the way, here are my own findings. I gave it a try on both left and right hands, and as you can maybe see from the above YouTube Short, (sorry for the shaky video), my whole hand fits in, but my wrist barely enters the Hand Massager. I was able to push through a bit more with my fingertips extending out the other end to get a bit of massaging on the start of my wrist. Usage For some reason, there is a strap that is very difficult to fasten to my wrist with one hand. I am not sure what function it has, and it isn't mentioned in the user manual. The only thing I could find was in the product images that claimed "wrist precision". Unlike the Bob and Brad Hand Massager, this device does not massage the wrist anyway, even though a "wrist mode" is mentioned, which must be for smaller hands than I have, as it is mainly intended for the hand and fingers. In addition, for its steeper price, there are no disposable gloves provided in the box, which is a bit of an issue considering the internal cover (which appears to be elasticated nylon) cannot be removed for washing; so you are left with only one choice: always thoroughly wash your hands before using it. I can imagine this thing getting a bit grimy after a period of use, and that is a bit of a shame. With that said, the buttons on the device, from left to right, do the following: Heat button: 3-level heat control at 104°F, 113°F, or 122°F Mode button: Auto mode Circular mode Soothing mode Relax mode Palm and fingers mode Palm and wrist mode Intensity button: from (First-time users) 15Ka, 25Ka, 35Ka, 45Ka, 55Ka, 60Ka (Intensive relief) Knead button: on or off (6 pressure levels) Power button: Long-press to turn on or off Cooling button: turn on or off the cooling fan Also, in the product imagery, it states there are 36 "custom modes," but nowhere is it listed what these modes are. I can only imagine that they mean a combination of all of the above settings in different intensity levels. The device itself seems to rely on a single "kneading" mechanism located at the palm area of the hand, which spins when in use, and the other massage features are mainly utilized through the air sacs, increasing and decreasing at various levels on the hand and fingers. I am not sure it offered too much relief for someone who is typing and operating a mouse for hours at a time; further testing may be required. It does feel nice, though. Finally, you may be wondering how this fits into the scope of a tech website? Well, let me tell you something: sometimes I sit for up to 15 hours working on Neowin, and although I take breaks in between, it takes a toll on my body. I think in the immediate absence of a partner to apply relief, a good massager like this Hand Massager can shed the strains of the day in just a couple of 15-minute bursts. On the official website, this has an MSRP of $99.99, but luckily for our readers, it is selling at $10 off for just $89.99 right now on Amazon. SKG Hand Massager with Heat OS500 for $89.99 (with $10 off coupon), $99.99 MSRP For me, this gets a thumbs hands(?) down. However, it could be improved by making it so that the protective covering could be removed and thrown into the washing machine, or get yourself some disposable gloves to use with it. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Dedicated
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Dedicated
      JuvenileDelinquent earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • First Post
      DrWankel earned a badge
      First Post
    • Reacting Well
      DrWankel earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Week One Done
      Supreme Spray LV earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      505
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      184
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      86
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      78
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      76
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!