Project car finally going back inside, *********** bugs?

[Monte406SS]

So I am about a month away from moving out of my house and my project car that has been sitting outside for a little over 2 years now (on concrete) will have a home inside a garage. Other than going through the entire car thoroughly to make sure it is clean, are there any tips on getting rid of bugs, spiders, etc before putting the car inside?

Car was clean before going outside, and it has been stored in a dry area. I covered up as many openings as possible like the exhaust, fuel lines, etc but know some creepers are enjoying free living up underneath. Would a bug bomb outside under the car do anything, or just scatter into the air?

Knowing my luck lately I will be working under the car and have a BW or brown recluse drop on me, though I do not think they are very popular in my area.

 

[kd3pc]

bug bomb fired outside will do nothing to help the car.

If the car has a good interior, I would hesitate to bomb the interior as the pesticide may harm finishes and surfaces.

 

[YukonXL04]

I would put up a tent around the car, and bomb the inside of the tent.

 

[Monte406SS]

Thanks guys. No interior, it is gutted. Rear wheel wells were cut out as well, so a good chance something (or things) have taken up residence.

 

[Lippyp]

throw a tarp over it, weight the edges down with some old bricks or timber etc and bug bomb under it.

 

[Monte406SS]

throw a tarp over it, weight the edges down with some old bricks or timber etc and bug bomb under it.

Bingo. Thanks

 

[Kaizen]

do nothing. only thing that might be in there is a mouse which you will know pretty quick. we don't have dangerous spiders or snakes so no worry. recluse only are in cool usually damp places like a woodpile.
anything else like ants or bees you'd see activity. I know bug bombs leave residue

 

[oldearthworm]

Why do anything ?
More damage/harm can be done by fighting bugs than by accepting .. I'd just keep her clean , if an insect is discovered, use the Shop Vac ..
To add .. Kaizen has the best answer .. Spiders, snakes do no damage, but mice do .

 

[justanengineer]

I'd pressure wash it with lots of soap. Bugs and other critters usually dont like the smell of the soap, and washing will remove any large/obvious nests.

 

[wantacoe]

Since there is no interior I like justanengineer's idea.

 

[Falcon67]

Yard Guard. Gets in all the crannies.

 

[Monte406SS]

got it, thanks guys

 

[kbs2244]

More than bugs is a worry about mice.
They will bring in grass clippings and such to make a nest in a sheltered spot.
Get a leaf blower and blow it clean.

 

[rsanter]

First off, if you are going to be moving it then take the opportunity to stop by a coin op car wash and pressure wash the entire car inside and out. It will make your life easier when you go back to work on it. The drive home should dry it off for you

Other than that I like the tarp and bug bomb idea

Bob

 

[rburke65]

Bang them bugs!

 

[Tim37]

Toss a tarp over it and use moth balls after a week all the buggies and mices will vacate.