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How do I get rid of ants in my car after visiting a resort?

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Feb 8, 2022
3 years ago
Anthony ********
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Total something else question here but I'm struggling for help. Last week visited some resort, parked the car near a bush and in the morning the car was totally overwhelmed with ants. With the help of some cleaners thought we'd brushed them all off. However 4 days on and the problem is worse than ever. Anyone experienced this? Any suggestions? I've cleaned the car inside and out. There's no food around.
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A user is seeking advice on how to deal with an ant infestation in their car after parking near a bush at a resort. Despite cleaning the car multiple times, the problem has worsened over four days. Commenters suggest possible causes, such as car polish attracting ants and provide solutions like using insect spray and leaving the car in sunlight.
Nick ****************
Had similar Fromm Kancnaburi. Sprayed inside of car with killer and left overnight. Then leave in sunlight for a couple of days. They all went. Good luck.
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Anthony ********
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@Nick ***************
 I'll try that, thank you
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Филипп **********
It's probably those sweet airfresh dashboard bottles that attracted the aunts lol...have the shassis and motor steam cleaned some probably hitched a ride back with u lol and might get in to salon again..I had simular problem with small spiders lol a full house wash sorted the problem lol
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Kool *******
Did you recently get the car cleaned? Sometimes the polish they use has carnauba wax in it that can attract some types of ants.
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Anthony ********
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@Kool ******
 no I washed it myself about a month ago using normal car shampoo.
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