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When removing wet leaves from a garden bed, I discovered a white fungus along the wood edging and on a separate piece of wood. Air circulation is not ...
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white fungus what is your name? #889398
Asked November 05, 2024, 5:08 PM EST
When removing wet leaves from a garden bed, I discovered a white fungus along the wood edging and on a separate piece of wood. Air circulation is not optimal in this area due to neighbors fence. I can not find pictures for reference to name it. I want to make sure it is not blastomycosis. Can I use the baking soda, vegetable oil and water formula to eradicate it? Or is there a better treatment. Thank you.
Lapeer County Michigan
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Hello and thank you for contacting MSU Extension. Could you upload a photo so our experts can help identify the fungus? If you are unable to upload them directly here, you can email them to me at <personal data hidden> and I will upload them on your behalf. Sincerely,
Uploading photos of the fungus. Will assign this question to an expert for identification now.
Hello Dee,
The picture shows fungi growing that are very common on wood mulch. One of the common ones is actinomycetes, which is a white stringy type of fungi.
https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/soils-and-composting-for-austin/compost-brings-life/
These are part of the natural decomposition process. You can turn the mulch and allow it to dry out. If you are sensitive to dust and mold, wearing a particle mask when working with your mulch may be helpful.
The picture shows fungi growing that are very common on wood mulch. One of the common ones is actinomycetes, which is a white stringy type of fungi.
https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/soils-and-composting-for-austin/compost-brings-life/
These are part of the natural decomposition process. You can turn the mulch and allow it to dry out. If you are sensitive to dust and mold, wearing a particle mask when working with your mulch may be helpful.
