Cockroach Attack in my Car!

suren181 · 1st November 2006, 11:50

Had a similar problem, all I did was use spray the car with HIT (especially under the seats and other nooks and crannies but not near the blower or the Dashboard). Kept the car shut for the rest of the day, aired it for a few hours before getting in, and am now rid of those pests.

lamborghini · 1st November 2006, 13:38

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Somehow I have the feeling that if your trained cockroach does enter your date's skirt the intimacy you want would be the last thing on the girl's mind

You're more likely to get a high-pitched shriek followed by life-long comments on how dirty & disgusting your car is. So watch out what you wish for

Hmmm..
looks like someone's talking from experience.
Just Kidding bro. Don't take it seriously.

Back to the topic - We faced a similar problem. Just sprayed HIT in the car and kpt it closed for a day and then aired it and cleaned it from inside. Point to remember, unless you air it properly, the car will stink of HIT.
Cheers

amit · 2nd November 2006, 13:02

Had a similar problem a few days back. Sprayed Hit under the dash and in nooks, corners and holes and waited with the doors open. One by one 6 cockroaches scrambled out and jumped out of the open doors. Hit works really well.

fb1 · 4th November 2006, 17:42

lol.... weird problem

ssl2uv108 · 5th November 2006, 08:30

There is only 1 fool-proof non-chemical method:
Take some flour (of which chapatis are made) 1/3 portion
Mix Boric powder (used while playing carrom) 2/3 portion
Wet this mixture and stick ***** in various locations where problem exists.

You will only need to throw out the dead pests later.

autozealot · 6th November 2006, 01:21

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Originally Posted by ssl2uv108

Wet this mixture and stick ***** in various locations where problem exists.

Dear ssl, stick what? *****

Well, I think anti cockroach/pest sprays work best.

az

rkg · 6th November 2006, 14:27

Hi!
hit/mortin etc etc will work. but the main problem is they use highly toxic(to humans) chemicals. if iam right they use a pesticide ( for agricultural use) after its use we should not be in the room for atleast an hour. we should not inhale it esp if one is allergic/asthamatic.

dark_horizon · 5th January 2011, 20:07

Happened to open the boot today of NHC, and discovered atleast 20 big cockroaches roaming around. Any solutions for this colossal problem ?

The car was lying parked for a month or so in the building's open parking.

lohithrao · 5th January 2011, 20:35

Take it for a long drive, else drive through the slow moving traffic and am sure engine heat will take care of the rest

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark_horizon

Happened to open the boot today of NHC, and discovered atleast 20 big cockroaches roaming around. Any solutions for this colossal problem ?

The car was lying parked for a month or so in the building's open parking.

dark_horizon · 5th January 2011, 20:41

Cockroaches can survive a nuclear attack. Engine heat would not suffice.

I have already emptied half a can of Hit Spray. The car would go for clean-up on Friday. Anything else, can you people suggest?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Take it for a long drive, else drive through the slow moving traffic and am sure engine heat will take care of the rest

yogi1771 · 5th January 2011, 23:37

The antidote given by ssl2uv108 works very well,but add a bit of sugar and ghee to the mixture.

ghodlur · 6th January 2011, 09:09

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Originally Posted by yogi1771

The antidote given by ssl2uv108 works very well,but add a bit of sugar and ghee to the mixture.

Is this the way for sweet death?

Wouldn't sparying Hit/Baygon in the vents later affect when the AC is switched on? Hope this will not have a reverse reaction.

yogi1771 · 6th January 2011, 10:50

Ghodlur kind of a sweet death

,the sugar and ghee attract the cockroaches faster.Have tried this concoction at home and at a friends restaurant and it surely works,my home is free of cockroaches for the past 3 months.

menonrajesh · 6th January 2011, 12:58

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blorebuddy · 18th September 2011, 07:52

@menonrajesh
How is this service? I am bogged down by the cockroaches which is even increasing population in my home. What are the charges like?

1st November 2006, 11:50	#16
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hit worked for me Had a similar problem, all I did was use spray the car with HIT (especially under the seats and other nooks and crannies but not near the blower or the Dashboard). Kept the car shut for the rest of the day, aired it for a few hours before getting in, and am now rid of those pests.
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2nd November 2006, 13:02	#18
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 450 Times	Had a similar problem a few days back. Sprayed Hit under the dash and in nooks, corners and holes and waited with the doors open. One by one 6 cockroaches scrambled out and jumped out of the open doors. Hit works really well.
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4th November 2006, 17:42	#19
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	lol.... weird problem
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5th November 2006, 08:30	#20
ssl2uv108 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	simple tried & tested non-chemical method There is only 1 fool-proof non-chemical method: Take some flour (of which chapatis are made) 1/3 portion Mix Boric powder (used while playing carrom) 2/3 portion Wet this mixture and stick ***** in various locations where problem exists. You will only need to throw out the dead pests later.
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6th November 2006, 14:27	#22
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 597 Times	Hi! hit/mortin etc etc will work. but the main problem is they use highly toxic(to humans) chemicals. if iam right they use a pesticide ( for agricultural use) after its use we should not be in the room for atleast an hour. we should not inhale it esp if one is allergic/asthamatic.
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5th January 2011, 20:07	#23
dark_horizon BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 78 Thanked: 6 Times	re: Cockroach Attack in my Car! Happened to open the boot today of NHC, and discovered atleast 20 big cockroaches roaming around. Any solutions for this colossal problem ? The car was lying parked for a month or so in the building's open parking.
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5th January 2011, 23:37	#26
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	re: Cockroach Attack in my Car! The antidote given by ssl2uv108 works very well,but add a bit of sugar and ghee to the mixture. Last edited by yogi1771 : 5th January 2011 at 23:41.
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6th January 2011, 10:50	#28
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	re: Cockroach Attack in my Car! Ghodlur kind of a sweet death ,the sugar and ghee attract the cockroaches faster.Have tried this concoction at home and at a friends restaurant and it surely works,my home is free of cockroaches for the past 3 months.
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6th January 2011, 12:58	#29
menonrajesh BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	re: Cockroach Attack in my Car! :: Image Pest Control :: Pest Control Services\|Termite\|Bed Bugs\|Insect Killer\|Cockroach Control\|Rodent Control\|Insect Control\|Pest Control\|Pest Control Bangalore\|Pest Control in Bangalore\|Pest Control India\| Check this out. They are based out in Bangalore, but I am sure, similar ones will be there in your city too. I didn't have to try this in my car yet. But it works like a charm and have been getting their service for past 3 years at my home. Good thing is that its easy to get it done, no smell etc.
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18th September 2011, 07:52	#30
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 600 Thanked: 281 Times	Re: Cockroach Attack in my Car! @menonrajesh How is this service? I am bogged down by the cockroaches which is even increasing population in my home. What are the charges like?
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