[Magnawaves]

Not too sure if this goes here, but I can't really think of a better category to put it under.

As of late there's been ants getting into my Versa. Like tons. I don't know what's attracting them, as there's nothing in there. Just insurance papers and the owner's manual. And an air freshener. Which is closed and has no ants trailing to it. They're just running up and down the sides where the kickplates are and behind the plastic trims running on the sides to (I suppose) keep moisture out. Any tips on how to get rid of these pests without giving my V an ant poison bath? They're only around in the mornings.

Second issue...those same plastic trims, has anyone had trouble with them before? When I've washed my car or it's rained, I've noticed that water gets into the same area where the kick plates are. And today as I was trying to get rid of the ants I noticed that there seems to be residue from what appears to be water on the side of the dashboard, the very end of it (only visible when you have the door open).

Is this just me having this issue? I haven't even had the car for a month yet and I really don't want to have these random complications.

(Why the ants choose my car instead of all other four vehicles on the driveway is beyond me.)

Any tips are appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[Magnawaves]

VfV: The only cleaner I've got on the inside has been ArmorAll protectant wipes, however they have not been near the wiped areas.

Nemesis: I just washed it yesterday and blasted it to see if anything got in, as of now there are no "stains" where they were before, but I'm gonna try that method real soon.

Warrior: That's a really good idea. As of now no gaskets look damaged but I'll try it during the winter as Vinnie suggested.

Thanks for suggestions and help, guys!