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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Hello,
I have these things in my yard that look like brown buff balls (almost like large mushrooms). Last year when I had these I accidentally popped one and they let out a lot of black/brown dust. I can take pictures if necessary, but I figured someone might know exactly what these are. Any idea? They're isolated in one area -- same as last year. Thanks! Mike |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
"Mike" wrote in message ... Hello, I have these things in my yard that look like brown buff balls (almost like large mushrooms). Last year when I had these I accidentally popped one and they let out a lot of black/brown dust. I can take pictures if necessary, but I figured someone might know exactly what these are. Any idea? They're isolated in one area -- same as last year. Thanks! Mike Those are little dioxin balls. Don't pop 'em unless you have a hazmat suit on. |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
I can't find much information on "dioxin balls," but obviously dioxin should
be a concern. You said they were little, but in actuality there's not small. Probably 4-5" in diameter at the top. How do these things grow? Is there something wrong with my lawn? I'd be interested in knowing more if you can point me in the right direction. Thanks for the help! "Oscar_Lives" wrote in message news:vf5nf.620968$_o.179314@attbi_s71... "Mike" wrote in message ... Hello, I have these things in my yard that look like brown buff balls (almost like large mushrooms). Last year when I had these I accidentally popped one and they let out a lot of black/brown dust. I can take pictures if necessary, but I figured someone might know exactly what these are. Any idea? They're isolated in one area -- same as last year. Thanks! Mike Those are little dioxin balls. Don't pop 'em unless you have a hazmat suit on. |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
I uploaded pictures that I just took a few minutes ago. Are these definitely
dioxin balls? I appreciate the help. http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?i...00062725hh.jpg http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?i...00062827ez.jpg http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?i...00062920ft.jpg Thanks. "Oscar_Lives" wrote in message news:vf5nf.620968$_o.179314@attbi_s71... "Mike" wrote in message ... Hello, I have these things in my yard that look like brown buff balls (almost like large mushrooms). Last year when I had these I accidentally popped one and they let out a lot of black/brown dust. I can take pictures if necessary, but I figured someone might know exactly what these are. Any idea? They're isolated in one area -- same as last year. Thanks! Mike Those are little dioxin balls. Don't pop 'em unless you have a hazmat suit on. |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
In article , Mike
wrote: I uploaded pictures that I just took a few minutes ago. Are these definitely dioxin balls? I appreciate the help. Ocsar_Lives is yanking your chain. There ain't no such thing. That said, I'm guessing a fungus/puff ball of some kind, but I've never seen one like it before. -- Life. Nature's way of keeping meat fresh. -- Dr. Who |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Thanks, Dave...
Oscar_Lives: jackass "Dave Balderstone" wrote in message tone.ca... In article , Mike wrote: I uploaded pictures that I just took a few minutes ago. Are these definitely dioxin balls? I appreciate the help. Ocsar_Lives is yanking your chain. There ain't no such thing. That said, I'm guessing a fungus/puff ball of some kind, but I've never seen one like it before. -- Life. Nature's way of keeping meat fresh. -- Dr. Who |
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In article , Mike
wrote: Thanks, Dave... Do you have a university or college nearby? There may be someone there who can ID it for you. -- The moral difference between a soldier and a civilian is that the soldier accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic of which he is a member. The civilian does not. ‹ Robert A. Heinlein |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Yes, actually I do. That's a good idea.. bet they'd enjoy doing an
experiment on it. I'll inquire. Thanks again! "Dave Balderstone" wrote in message tone.ca... In article , Mike wrote: Thanks, Dave... Do you have a university or college nearby? There may be someone there who can ID it for you. -- The moral difference between a soldier and a civilian is that the soldier accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic of which he is a member. The civilian does not. Robert A. Heinlein |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Mike
When I was a kid we called them puffballs. http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Mus.../Puffball.html Down the page there are examples of different types of puffballs Ken |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
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Crazyaboutgreys wrote: When I was a kid we called them puffballs. http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Mus.../Puffball.html Down the page there are examples of different types of puffballs Neat site! -- "Let's just admit that public education is mediocre at best." -- Frank Zappa |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Weird. So is that what this is?
"Crazyaboutgreys" wrote in message .. . Mike When I was a kid we called them puffballs. http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Mus.../Puffball.html Down the page there are examples of different types of puffballs Ken |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Mike, Are the balls hollow inside... like some sort of bag?
"Mike" wrote in message ... Hello, I have these things in my yard that look like brown buff balls (almost like large mushrooms). Last year when I had these I accidentally popped one and they let out a lot of black/brown dust. I can take pictures if necessary, but I figured someone might know exactly what these are. Any idea? They're isolated in one area -- same as last year. Thanks! Mike |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
I uploaded pictures that I just took a few minutes ago.
It's a fungus. Get some fungicide from your local garden center. Print a picture and take the remains of one of them (in a clear plastic bag) and let them suggest what to use. I'd venture any regular fungicide would take care of them. |
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brown/black "puffs" growing in lawn
Cool. Thanks for the tip.
"wkearney99" wrote in message ... I uploaded pictures that I just took a few minutes ago. It's a fungus. Get some fungicide from your local garden center. Print a picture and take the remains of one of them (in a clear plastic bag) and let them suggest what to use. I'd venture any regular fungicide would take care of them. |
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