Ifound this on the net about ARTILLERY FUNGUS

Shane Clardy

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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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