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We have seen a slight increase in this
fungus over the past few years. Many homeowners seem amused by the name
and think it is some sort of joke. However if you have ever had
artillery fungus on your siding you know how difficult it is to remove.
Artillery Fungus (aka "Shotgun" Fungus) appears as tiny lack
specks with a "head," as we like to call it. It originates
from organic mulches and literally shoots itself at 1/10,000 of a
horsepower, attaching itself to vinyl, wood, windows, trim, downspouts,
your car, or anything else in its' path.
If you are the unfortunate homeowner who
has had this occur your power washing job will be slightly more
expensive. The positive aspect is that it can usually be removed with
the proper detergent and cleaning equipment. Hot water pressure washing
coupled with light hand agitation with a slightly abrasive scotch brite
pad will usually do the job. The homeowner should also immediately cover
or replace the mulch with a different type of garden bed covering.
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