Are these some sort of bug eggs or ... ?
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Hi y'all.
I found this little pile on my windowsill a few weeks ago & this morning it was back. I thought it might be some sort of "borer" creature, because it looks almost like sawdust/wood pulp residue, but there is no evidence in either the window header or the frame. Ideas? (I have small terracotta pots with succulents on the windowsill, if that matters). Is something just laying eggs in this location? I do find Ladybugs here from time to time, so if that's the case I don't want to throw them in the garage disposal!
Thank you ~
Michelle
SO - I decided to remove these "whatevers" after all & discovered a tiny hole in the windowsill. Like maybe something was boring UP to lay eggs or escape or ...?
ANYWAY, I poured about 2 TBLS of distilled cleaning vinegar onto and around the hole and it went "glug, glug, glug" and all but disappeared.
Any NEW thoughts?
Scoot them on to a piece of wax paper. Put a clear jar or glass over them and see what hatches. Be sure to let us know.
i am not familiar w/Californi, but you could tamke the "eggs" to your cooperative extension office. They should be able to ID them, then give you info on what to do next. OR you can be your own scientist and put a jar or container over them, trying to keep all variables the same (humidity, temp, light, etc.) & watch what hatches. (Was a homeschool Mom)
Can you find any holes anywhere they may have fallen from?
Im pretty sure these are stink bug eggs.
try termite leavings
I would call in a termite company for an inspection. I would also check around the house for other signs. If you don't have a "slab" foundation, I would check under the house.
Keep an eye on this site incase more holes arrive, could be woodworm! or maybe termite???