Black Dots Vinyl Siding

Black spots on siding.

Black dots vinyl siding.

Artillery fungus scientific name. Thousands of them about the size of a ballpoint pen tip. It seems to be an epidemic in some communities. You have the infamous artillery fungus.

We have these small black spots that look like specks of tar all over our white vinyl siding of our house. Small black spots on siding. Because this organic material sticks to house siding and windows we. Use these simple landscaping tips to prevent this from happening.

It s on the porch my windows but it is worse on the siding. The black tar like spots that are all over your vinyl siding are more than likely a fungus called sphaerobolus stellatus better known as artillery or shotgun fungus. Artillery fungus is a wood dwelling fungus commonly found in mulch. They are hard and when you pick them off they leave a small brown stain.

Although it s most often found on the east coast it can grow anywhere and especially thrives in areas that have cool damp springs or rainy fall weather conditions. They are almost like tar. If you notice lots of tiny black or dark brown spots developing on your siding above a landscaped area of your yard as seen below it is most likely artillery otherwise known as shotgun fungus. In the absence of direct sunlight it shoots the spores at highly reflective surfaces such as white house siding.

Shotgun fungus can shoot black spots on your house here s how to avoid the mess if you re seeing dark specks on your siding the culprit could be hiding in your mulch. Artillery fungus common name. In nature the artillery fungus shoots its spores towards sunlight. Thankfully i only have one area that has plants next to it so the bleach solution wouldn t hurt them but not sure about my deck stains.

What are these black specks on my house siding and windows. These spots are often caused by spiders especially true when you re near water. Bet your boat will have spots too if you have one. I have black spots all over my vinyl siding.

And of course the black spots show up better on white surfaces so they are noticed more easily. Species of sphaerobolus a pro services inc has competed with artillery fungus for several years.