The Roadblock effect: Why spiders love your car and why they won’t anymore

The Roadblock effect: Why spiders love your car and why they won’t anymore

Let’s talk about something that perhaps you may never thought would be part of your driving experience, spiders. Something Autonomy believes shouldn’t be part of your driving experience. Whether you are an L plater getting your head around one foot two pedals, or a seasoned caravan pro, there is frankly no room inside the car for these little (if you are lucky) guys.

Now some of you may think this is a rather niche problem, perhaps you don’t live in Australia, don’t have a car or have already bought a can of Roadblock. For the rest of you, let’s keep going. 

So why do spiders find themselves in our vehicles? It's simple: They get shelter from the elements, are likely to seek out some sort of food and are often left unbothered or undiscovered (until there are 20 odd spiders sprawling your seats). In the same way that cars are a space of comfort and protection for us, spiders have access to the same benefits without the costs. In fact, they even get to tag along on family road trips, a great time for them to feast on forgotten snacks and enjoy some silence for a week or two; the perfect time to build a family. So, I think you get the point, and if you are still reading you are a victim to this problem looking for a solution and good news, we have one. 

Autonomy’s Roadblock product was introduced in 2023 and has since proven itself as an effective and reliable treatment for spiders and ants in all vehicles. With a pending approval for fire ant treatment in sights in early November, the prospects for Roadblock are only growing.

Now some of you may and have asked, what makes this product different from good old insect spray? Let me tell you. Roadblock has three important features that separate it from the others.

Firstly, it is designed with your vehicle and not kitchen in mind. That means it needs a stronger formula to last in the elements for longer. Secondly, it's nozzle gets to hard to reach places. Behind side mirrors, under wheel arches and deep inside the engine bay...where the spiders go. Thirdly, it is approved by the APVMA for this use. It's not just a household bug spray!

As if that is not enough, Roadblock is reliable and comes from a customer focused brand. We are a small Australian business focused on eliminating a real problem for Australian drivers. This means, we take everything we do seriously. Our passion for car care is reflected in the quality of our products and the reviews from our like minded customers. 

Just check them out for yourself.  



Back to blog

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.