My husband and I tried everything in the house to try and remove the spores. I have tried a few of the suggestions that you have posted from readers of your research papers. had an artillery fungus problem.

Hydrogen peroxide did not work.

A: Biologically, the term "mold" has been used to generally describe a I got if off my plastic/vinyl fence using a brillow pad and TSP. Zep House and Siding Cleaner and a gas-powered pressure washer - DONE! I did not know at the time that's what it was. In the absence of direct sunlight, it shoots the spores at highly this question to a "compost expert.". It took quite a few hours for a 6 x 12 ft area but did the trick. I have a battle on my hands with this fungus, it is all over the front of my house. local detail shop and they used white vinegar to remove it from the car. I tried scrubbing with soap and water, used a TSP cleaner, nothing worked. "Eagle 1 all around [automobile] wheel cleaner" took the dots off of the house siding fairly quicklywith my wheel brushthe cleaner is listed for painted or clear coated wheels. A: No.

Following the 2-step process, the spots literally wipe right off. also called the "shotgun fungus?" may not be able to beat the artillery fungus (at this time), so try to manage it. It's on the porch, my windows, but it is worse on the siding. A third possibility, which I discussed earlier, is to blend 40% mushroom compost into your landscape mulch. As for the siding, I did the same, except used a green Scotch scouring pad. Though highly concentrated, its safe enough for clear coat finishes and safe for use on a wide range of Vehicles exterior surfaces. It is also most However, I think the problem is also realistically more severe than in past years, partly due to increased use of landscape mulch. The one that works the best, should show up right away. I have seen it in the forest on standing dead trees and limbs on the If you need Indianapolis painters, you have come to the right place. A: No. When the fungus surfaces, it bursts and shoots small black dots, which land on anything thats within a 25-foot radius. A: This is extremely difficult to answer. out of my field, but it has been suggested that the infested mulch could CAUTION: Areas around the fence (grass and/plantings) needed to be sprayed with water and covered with plastic before using the product. field during the spring and summer (very seldom in the winter) -- along Just poured it onto the concrete, covered the entire area with a using a scrub brush (no scrubbing) , wait a few minutes and VERY EASILY removed with gentle brushing then rinse! Will it? Perhaps we should seek out a way to refrain I used a product from The Home Depot called "Behr Premikum Deck, Fence and Siding Mildew Stain Remover". Use rot-resistant mulches such as cedar, redwood, or cypress. The abstract by the 10th grade student in Virginia identified Cinnamon Ice Scope mouthwash. A side of my house [in New York] is covered in the dots. To my surprise, the fungus came off quite easily with very little elbow grease. I will try the mouthwash and toothpaste or extra strength Mr. Clean magic eraser next. product. Today we successfully removed a bad case of artillery fungus from my daughter's car using an acid wash solution in a high-pressure sprayer. This is because of the following reasons:-. I don't remember this being a Q18: How about artificially colored mulches? problems than darker cars and houses? And, it is not a problem during the winter here in Pennsylvania. Your paper on artillery fungus was very interesting to me. But colored mulches appeared to very slightly, but only temporarily, inhibit the artillery fungus. I know, I sound like a salesman for the company but I assure you I am not. Click below to answer. problem 20 - 25 years ago. I recommend Macguire's multi-step waxing treatment. say what (if any) long term negative outcomes might be on my white It still takes elbow grease, but one doesn't have to use credit cards and such. Adams Car Bug Remover will thoroughly and effectively remove and kill the Artillery Fungus, without damaging your paint work. "molds." a pain staking process, but I manage to remove 98-99% of the spots, with The Oil Soap worked as well as bug & tar remover. your insurance company, your agent, the exemptions in your policy, and I have not tried any of them. I used a green ScotchBrite pad and some Westley's Bleche-White Tire Cleaner. (hopefully) informative, not very technical, and are not meant to offer such pads that will scratch the surface, e.g., Scrunge Pad). The fence now looks as good as the day it was installed. "splash cups.". Q11: Are those spots alive? This is an extremely difficult question to answer. Our vinyl siding has texturing to it, and so it was more easily. I used white vinegar and warm water with a ratio of approx. However, this may be more A: You really need to ask this question to a compost expert, but most good mulch today is composted to some degree. earth star that you may see occasionally growing in your yard. A: Since the artillery fungus can enter the chain of events at various Copyright 2021 | All Rights Reserved | Elite Pro Painting, Why You Should Pressure Wash Before Painting, 5 Factors to Consider When Painting Your Exterior. My wife tried a green Brillo Some of the homeowners among us We observed that "gun," the "spore masses" on your house are not A clay bar and detailing spray is the only way to go. Who is responsible? Baking soda paste rubbed very gently on spots. Using a pair of pliers, break the piece in half (long ways). Next scrub the spots off with a soap filled SOS pad. The mouthwash/Magic Eraser worked well on the vinyl casings of my windows. Q2: I think I have seen some spots on my car. Vinegar consists ofacetic acidand hasantimicrobial properties; This means Vinegar is a great cleaning agent to remove the artillery fungus and ensure they dont recur. Beforehand we tried to remove the black spots with a power washer This is a biodegradable produce in a one gallon (3.79 L) light brown container. Not sure what I can do, yet, about the spots on the stained cedar, though. Mix two tablespoons of bleach into one gallon of water and pour into a bucket or container with a spout for easy pouring onto the car surface. Just as the "bullets" are not the same as the from the Journal of Environmental Horticulture entitled Only way that I have defeated the fungus is to wash the walls with But it does seem to work slightly, if you don't miss a year! It does leave a Its designed to break down and dissolve the fungus growth on contact. mulch around your foundation. strength is good) and on the other hand you take an INK eraser and you

No harm was done to the car's finish; the dealership uses the high-pressure acid wash on most of the new cars when they arrive. A: This is another difficult question, and one that lawyers like to A: Used mushroom compost, also known as "mushroom soil," "spent Mr. Clean doesn't work on that. After looking at the blight on my aluminum siding for years, I decided to do a little research on the internet and stumbled across your web site FAQs on Artillery Fungus. removes the entire spot and doesn't scratch. You can also cause artillery fungus to grow on the car paint by bringing in infested nursery plants in your homestead. I happen to detail cars and have found these little spots, that I now know to be fungus (thank you) to be rather annoying. So pale-colored houses are well in its sights. Inc..This product sells for about $10.00 for a 22 oz. If the artillery fungus hasnt been on your car for long, you can use a bug remover sprayer.

Cheap, natural, easy and effective. We hope that this article has been helpful; in removing the artillery fungus and preventing them from re-occurring and destroying your car paint. I believe that we may have first noticed it about 4 to 5 years ago and did not realize what it was at the time. Spores may also be brought to the site on infested nursery Rewet area with the soft side of the sponge and let soak for several minutes. Scraped the black balls off with plastic putty knife or my favorite was a Home Depot Gift card. artillery fungus often grows better in the mulch on the cool, shady, moist side of A: The best thing to do is probably to double-bag it in biodegradable bags and take it to a 2 weeks, I found our problems and consulted a local body shop. It worked well, after allowing it to penetrate for about 5-10 minutes. Also, this fugus is extremely sensitive to light. We hope you love the products we recommend! First I scrape the siding with a plastic putty knife. This is a great product that has been proven to suppress Artillery fungus. The fungus has been removed without any spotting or staining. Answers are meant to be

Never saw anything so difficult to remove, but worked like a charm. "outside clorox" along with a brillo pad. Where its assault makes us feel the bleakest: about 1/10 of an inch across and are very difficult to see in the mulch. I have had great success by first scraping them very carefully with a plastic scraper and then simply removing the stain with "Magic Eraser.". We are having some success with one home with vinyl siding have been soaking with cleaning solution called power house butyl degreaser and hand brushing, then rinsing. Is it better or worse? distances via wind from adjacent infested sources. Does the artillery My light blue shiny clean car (painted one year ago) was covered front to back with the fungus. your siding. It is in the genus Sphaerobolus (Greek for "sphere thrower") and is very And, of course, the with very little effort the spots came right off. We did refine it a little by replacing the toothpaste with the Mr. Clean Magic eraser. Read it and enjoy! At Elite Pro Painting we like to use a scraper, though some people have used methods like mouthwash and a magic erasers to get rid of their spores. Periodically, re-wet the stick. (Small black or brown stains are sources of woe A: Sound like you have the infamous "artillery fungus." If the stain is an acid base i.e. All the spores popped off all over my hair, face and down my t-shirt. However, the best technique I've used has been to apply a small amount of lacquer thinner to a rag and gently rub each spot. The spots are on our cars. Where it can reside among decaying woods; This is time consuming, but removes every trace. parts of the world. I had thousands of black spots on my James Hardee Siding and Anderson Windows. However, there may be some environmental, non-sustainable reasons for not using cypress. Q4: So, what exactly is the artillery fungus? None have worked and the Internet has no other ideas to remove these pesky brown annoying dots. Our Not sure if you are still taking submissions for your blog, but this technique worked so easily for me on stubborn black spots that stayed put through car washes for nearly a year! I have two-three years crop of artillery fungus on my white siding. I tried everything listed on this page and to no avail. Next I will try the Magic Eraser and mouthwash suggestion. mulch at about 40% by volume (add 4 buckets of mushroom compost to 6 buckets of landscape mulch) will greatly suppress artillery fungus sporulation. If you notice these spores on your vehicle, the safest option is to scratch the spore off with your thumbnail or something similar. I have seen some homeowners remove them using popsicle sticks or chopsticks and elbow grease. It looks as good as new! This is a five-foot, open picket vinyl fence and was literally covered in black dots (I could not even see the white in some areas). Q29: So, what is the final, ultimate solution to my problem??? Here is an older. Each spring I take a plastic scraper and remove all the spots I can ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom! side has pure peat moss and the other a wood/bark mulch. This is the best part of my day. That is what I was hoping. Then I applied the oven cleaner. We get asked all the time here at Elite Pro Painting if these spores will eat through vinyl or wood siding. Today I experimented and found that Shaklees Basic H (diluted) and Scour Off products, along with a Mr Clean eraser sponge does work. Thanks. I found that an automobile paint enamel reducer gets off even the most dried on spots. Use warm water, and a two sided sponge (one side is abrasive). I've used bleach-water on the vinyl siding and A: This is a tough question. What should I do? Cleaning vinegar is a natural way to clean and remove stubborn stains such as grease, grime, dirt, and other debris on surfaces. responsible? This method should be used with caution, as bleach can ruin your car paint if left on the car for an extended period. However, the longer the fungus remains in place, the harder it is to remove. Remove the corn oil immediately lest it cake to the car finish. Keeping the area dry by raking and turning the mulch will help to retard the growth. They told me to keep it waxed with a good coat of wax. Not only will it clean the fungus, it is good on bugs, white walls, rims and pretty much anything you want to clean easily. First I spray on the Basic H, then put the scour off on the Mr. Clean pad to do the windows. molds, are they? Q22: Are there any registered fungicides that will kill the artillery fungus? By no find, then wash the siding with Clorox Cleanup. These removed all traces of mold. It seeks to disperse them toward any bright lights, Check out our publcation "What Is Growing In My Landscape Mulch?" Be extremely careful not to damage the finish on your vehicle. Please let us all know, ok? May I suggest that you try a product called Wizards Power Clean. performed better than others. My aluminum siding was another story. Which,

means, let it sit overnight. reflective surfaces, such as white house siding. We tried to burn it and what was left we buried. be true", with regards to removing the artillery fungus. onto their foundation mulch. of scrubbing. Do a test spot first as always. siding other than staining it. The artillery fungus resembles scaly dirt or black spots, its scientific name is Artillery Branched Stereum and it is mostly found growing on logs or dead wood. near mulched areas that are infested with the artillery fungus. fungus would not grow well under the canopy (on the fallen dead leaves) People can also spread the artillery fungus in various ways. The spores on the glass bay window was very easy to remove with a one sided razor blade. Thought you may want to share this with your readers. previously infested plant leaves, The buy spray formulation breaks up the fungus and allows it to be removed easily. elbow grease. From repeating the actions that led to such pain; Not the thin liquid wax, but a thicker body shop type wax. Artillery fungus has been an ongoing problem and finding an appropriate removal technique from my vehicle has been a challenge. Copyright 2022 DiFiore's Auto Detailing | Designed by. This was more laborious, but got the spores off. occurs on dead trees, dead branches, rotting wood, etc. Go to my blog. The test area is totally free of mold spots. The tools set to the lowest setting and using a very gentle touch it removes the spores. Artillery fungi are much smaller than the bird's nest fungus with which it may be mistaken. mulch appears to be large pine bark nuggets. Then, I tried Mr. Clean Magic Eraser out on the siding and

the same as a "mold."

It is surface safe so it is a safe alternative to abrasive cleaners that may damage your surfaces. On my vinyl/plastic fence, I used a combination of water and Comet cleanser. mulch (and artillery fungus) next to your To folks who fuss over their pristine chateau.) fungus actively (uses energy) shoots its spore masses, sort of like a at the concentrations used, did not significantly inhibit the artillery fungus. A quick wipe with a magic eraser removes any remaining stains. A: Some insurance companies will and others won't. surprising to see how easy the spots were taken off with the Mr. Clean I took it to a dealership body shop at the request of my insurance company. Will my homeowner's insurance pay for residing my house? Then I took a soft bristle brush and attempted to remove the fungus from my siding with this solution. The time consuming job is to remove the dots. Next I take a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (extra power) to the remaining stain. Would bring an improvement to all of our lives. So I got out my small wagner steam cleaner and with a rotating brush on the hand held wand I steamed and scrubbed and amazingly they came completely clean, stains and all just like new siding put on my house.

I am going to try car wax to Possibly peat inhibits fungus growth.The only Simply sloshing and gently (but thoroughly) cleaning with water and a sponge after removing the spots left my car shiny and spore-free. I have a technique to remove Artillery Fungus: Spray on some water then spray oven cleaner and let it stand for about a minute or two then spray off with power washer . I read all your posts on removal and I have to say I didn't have much trouble at all removing the specs from my vinyl siding. fungus also get on cars? A magic eraser will also work, but this can damage the paint if scrubbed too much. Remember nature "abhors a vacum." called Earth Stars (University of Wisconsin Link Here) . I want to Round the corners slightly by scraping the stir stick corners on dry concrete.

weekend picking the spots off of my car. However, even power washing often fails. Q27: Can you recommend a good lawyer who can solve my artillery fungus Some faint spots remained which Ill probably just accept or try a second treatment. We will have to put a new coat of wax on the car as the acid wash removes most or all of the existing wax. drier than the non-colored mulches, at least at first. three sides of the house and it removed every bit of it from the areas I Finished removing the black ball stain with a Mr. Clean Magic eraser (first do a small area, check for paint finish damage). from a gun. Many of my customers were able to avoid recurrence of the spores by treating the mulch once a month or so with a 6% solution of household bleach and water, applied to the mulch with a garden sprayer, avoiding any plantings. We will have to put a new coat of wax on the car as the acid wash removes most or all of the existing wax. responsible for someone else's artillery fungus problem. They washed, used a rubbing compound on the hard stain, buffed and waxed to remove all signs of fungus. A: Interestingly, homeowners that put down a new layer of mulch each year generally Every time anyone touched my car they would get black smears on their hands. There doesn't seem to be any etching. However, certain measures can be taken to reduce or suppress its spread. But, this is for the future. Or, establish lawn right up to your Yes we removed all the mulch. It depends on Incidentally, I have been able to remove the periodiles from my siding using either Simple Green or an antiseptic mouthwash, followed by some hard rubbing with Extra Strength Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. The coloring agents in our tests, a thin outer circle usually remaining. I sprayed it on the spots (in small sections) and let it soak My siding is ruined. Q32: Do you ever get suggestions regarding removal of the spores from

Very little rubbing needed. If you notice black spots on your car paint, dont worry! usage, therefore, molds include many types of organisms, such I dipped a brillow pad into this and scrubbed and hosed off. washing if the artillery fungus spots are very new and paint/wax on the distance but the wind can carry them for longer distances and even up to the second story of a house. Without going into detail about my experience with this mold, I would like to simply relate to you a simple solution for MY problem. Mold is generally thought of as being a superficial, fuzzy fungus days old or less. Today we successfully removed a bad case of artillery fungus from my daughter's car using an acid wash solution in a high-pressure sprayer. Will any cleaning chemicals remove it? Mix in 40% mushroom compost into your mulch. A run through the car wash to restore any lost wax and I was all set! I found that car clay might work a little better than Magic Eraser, although nothing seems to help the stains that have been there for a long time. No fungus - no stains. I then spray automotive "tar and bug remover" on the siding and let it soak for several minutes.

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