A Singaporean woman made headlines recently when she spotted a cockroach in her car while driving, panicked, and lost control of the car, crashing it.
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Thankfully, she escaped with minor injuries, but it could have been a lot worse. So if you want to avoid unpleasant surprises while driving, here are three things you can do to avoid having creepy-crawlies in your car.
#1 Avoid eating in your car
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Cockroaches, like other pests, are attracted to food, so the best way to prevent that is to avoid eating in the car. But when it’s unavoidable – when you’re in a traffic jam on the highway, for example – make sure you clean your car thoroughly afterwards.
#2 Clean your car regularly
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Of course, cleaning your car after eating in it is a given, but it also helps to give your car a thorough vacuuming every now and then to get rid of food particles. Getting rid of clutter, which provides hiding and breeding grounds for cockroaches, is also a good idea.
#3 Avoid parking near drains or garbage bins
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Cockroaches and other pests call these places home, so it’s best to avoid them when you park your car. Air-conditioning vents can be a way for them to get into your car, so make sure these are closed when you park.
#4 Pandan leaves!
Mostly used in Asian cooking, pandan leaves are known for their sweet, vanilla-like scented herb. Apparently, this herb is an effective roach repellent too!
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