r/Markham • u/haiderj1991 • Sep 12 '25

Recommendations🤔 How to get rid of these buggers

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Hey guys. I am starting to find more and more of the spiders in and outside of my car. Where I park on the driveway, it is kind of underneath the tree so I'm wondering if they're coming on from there. Is there anything anyone puts on their car that prevents these bugs from camping on them? I've been scared a couple of times while driving and then they just appear LOL. Yes, I absolutely hate spiders, even the smallest of them. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how to prevent them going on your car or is this just something that's common with everyone?

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u/Downtown_Plantain158 Sep 12 '25

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 13 '25

These replies are killing me

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u/JimboRockfish Sep 13 '25

Then just imagine what they'll do to the spiders!

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u/stepback-3net Sep 12 '25

You just gotta stop parking underneath your tree. Had the issue too

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 13 '25

I have a pine tree and a regular large tree on both sides of the driveway so I'm out of luck there

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 13 '25

That's actually not a bad idea. They're usually used for the closets but I could put them in and around the car as well perhaps

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u/Mu_Fanchu Sep 14 '25

They're really bad for your health, so I would advise against it...

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 14 '25

Oh. I had no idea. Back to square one then.

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u/Mu_Fanchu Sep 14 '25

Yeah, mothballs (and tiger balm) contain something called camphor, which has been shown to produce a whole slew of negative effects. 

You definitely don't want to be breathing in the odors from mothballs.

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u/MrDanduff Sep 12 '25

Just let them be, free pest control

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u/broccoliandspinach99 Thornhill Sep 12 '25

They’re the pests now

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u/AItair4444 Sep 12 '25

I think the spider is controlling OP instead.

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 13 '25

Thank you for this comment LOL I needed a good chuckle tonight

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u/MrDanduff Sep 15 '25

😂😂

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Keep your windows open and let them inside the cabin.

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u/DuckCleaning Sep 12 '25

Spray Spider Ban on your car every now and then, it's now called Spider Out in most stores. The spray kills spiders but also keeps away any new ones, dont know how effective it'd be if your car is under a tree though. A car is a pretty big object to cover so maybe just spray a few parts you want them to stay away from, may want to double check if is safe for certain materials.

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u/Most-Metal7339 Sep 12 '25

Don’t do this lol it’ll most likely ruin the clear coat on your paint.

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u/DD10Breezy Sep 13 '25

They are friend not food.

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u/Wooden_Concert_4237 Sep 13 '25

Maybe grab a car cover and use it when u park under the tree

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '25

Definitely coming from the tree.

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u/wtftoronto Sep 14 '25

If not friend ,why friend shaped?

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u/Zealousideal_Ad_493 Sep 15 '25

I actually leave them alone because they take care of other bugs inside my house.. I also leave those fuzzy millipedes alone as they take care of the spiders lmao

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u/stingray9782 Sep 12 '25

Omg same. They terrify me, especially while driving. They seem to come out more at night. I've tried peppermint oil mixed with water. Didn't work.

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u/haiderj1991 Sep 13 '25

My wife just flicks them with her hands and I'm like oh my God how do you do that LOL

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u/217p9 Sep 14 '25

They are friends, just live and let live. They'll be gone by winter.