Black Dots Vinyl Siding

If you have new vinyl siding that s still shiny and you know that the spores haven t been stuck on for more than a few days you might be able to power wash them off.

Black dots vinyl siding.

Store bought cleaners such as windex will usually do the job for these kinds of spots but if you want to make your own chemical free solution you can use a natural mixture of. Don t be tempted to sand or use harsh cleaner because these will likely damage your siding. Species of sphaerobolus a pro services inc has competed with artillery fungus for several years. It goes all the way up to my second story windows and is even under my soffit and on my gutters.

The artillery fungus or shotgun fungus is a wood decay fungus that likes to live on moist landscape mulch. Algae may also look black or brown as may some molds. Artillery fungus scientific name. What are these black specks on my house siding and windows.

The photo at above left shows green algae on vinyl siding. We have these small black spots that look like specks of tar all over our white vinyl siding of our house. It s on the porch my windows but it is worse on the siding. We have thousands of tiny black spots pin head size all over the siding of our house.

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 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. Here is a photo of what the actual fungus that produces the black spores. The vinyl siding institute yes there really is such an organization offers some helpful and specific tips for dealing with stubborn moldy spots on your siding. Because this organic material sticks to house siding and windows we.

It s on the porch my windows but it is worse on the siding. You have the infamous artillery fungus. Some tell us it s from spiders. Artillery fungus common name.

Small black spots on siding. Shotgun fungus can shoot black spots on your house here s how to avoid the mess. It seems to be an epidemic in some communities. Here is what the spores look like on the vinyl siding.

Others have said it s a fungus from mulch. Click to enlarge any image small gray or darker round spots on siding that are about 1 16 in individual diameter particularly if the spots are slightly raised may be artillery fungus a mold spore.