Black Spots With Holes On Siding

That s the sound of your siding being destroyed.

Black spots with holes on siding.

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. And of course the black spots show up better on white surfaces so they are noticed more easily. However you don t have to passively accept whatever damage these invaders wreak on your home. You have the infamous artillery fungus.

The spots are about the size of the head of a pin and appear to be black or dark brown in color. Artillery fungus is a wood dwelling fungus commonly found in mulch. Also known as artillery or cannonball fungus sphaerobolus it uses internal water pressure to forcefully fire its spores similar to seeds up to 20 feet away the fungus sets its sights on bright areas so that means it will aim for any pale surface that reflects light such as the siding on your house. Woodpeckers and insects can create massive issues in a home with wood siding ranging all the way from aesthetic flaws and defects to huge structural problems that threaten the safety of your home.

If you notice lots of tiny black or dark brown spots developing on your siding above a landscaped area of your yard as seen below it is most likely artillery otherwise known as shotgun fungus. We have thousands of tiny black spots pin head size all over the siding of our house. Others have said it s a fungus from mulch. I have tried to remove these spots with mineral spirits without.

Masonite siding damage occurs when water penetrates through seams joints and holes with improper caulk. It s hard to see shotgun fungus itself because it s only 2 millimeters wide. In the absence of direct sunlight it shoots the spores at highly reflective surfaces such as white house siding. I am getting small dark spots on windows and the white siding of my house.

In the absence of direct sunlight it shoots the spores at highly reflective surfaces such as white house siding. Are those spots alive. And of course the black spots show up better on white surfaces so they are noticed more easily. Will they hurt my house like eat holes in my siding.

It s on the porch my windows but it is worse on the siding. If you can see black marks or streaks anywhere on your masonite siding it is a sure sign. In nature the artillery fungus shoots its spores towards sunlight to aid in dispersal. Seeing black tar spots on the sides of your house or vehicles.

We have these small black spots that look like specks of tar all over our white vinyl siding of our house. By sandy feather penn state extension.