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Old 06-17-2006, 07:34 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze
They actually sound like spores from a fungus called artillary fungus. The spores shoot from the fungus growing on top of organic material like wood chips or mulch. When the spores release they are shot all over and almost are impossible to remove. Good luck!
Thanks to Coolbreeze, my mystery of many years has been solved. I have these on vinyl siding of my house. Good link from tip....

http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactS...leryfungus.htm

Doesn't sound promising to remove them...I've tried.
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