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What is this foreign substance in how does it get on my house #774838

Asked October 10, 2021, 9:34 AM EDT

What is this foreign substance in how does it get on my house. It’s primarily located on the north side of my house. It looks like a dried black brown slurry it washes off with a wet towel. Splashes do it appear on my soffit, siding and window trim. I’m wondering if it’s bat droppings or something.

Ottawa County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Andrea,

The first pic shows insect eggs, probably moth eggs.  I can't tell what the stuff is in the other two photos.  If it easily washed off, it's probably just wind-blown debris.

Best regards,
Howard
Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied October 10, 2021, 5:49 PM EDT

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