Small white cocoons in outdoor shed - how to treat?

[Anonymous]

I have small, white fuzzy cocoons on the ceiling edges of my outdoor shed (which does get pretty warm). Google pictures don't look like what I have (everything suggests bagworms which are more grey).

Are these moths and if so, how to treat? I don't want them to multiply, wander into my home or ruin anything in the shed. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Sounds like hatched spider eggs to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like hatched spider eggs to me.

Thanks - they are long and slender. ewww hope not spiders.

[Anonymous]

Can you just physically remove them with a broom? Or your gloved hands, if you're not too squeamish? I doubt they will ruin anything in your shed, unless you are storing your fine linens in there, and your house is not their preferred home either.

I would just let them be, but removal w/a broom would be my 2nd choice.

[Anonymous]

Tent caterpillar cocoons from last year.

[Anonymous]

Spider egg sacs. Once they hatch your shed will be full of daddy long legs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you just physically remove them with a broom? Or your gloved hands, if you're not too squeamish? I doubt they will ruin anything in your shed, unless you are storing your fine linens in there, and your house is not their preferred home either.

I would just let them be, but removal w/a broom would be my 2nd choice.

Good idea. I don't want an infestation so sweeping sounds good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spider egg sacs. Once they hatch your shed will be full of daddy long legs

Googled pictures and they are nightmare fuel. Thankfully, "mine" are not balls but oval and thin. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tent caterpillar cocoons from last year.

This was the closest (picture-wise). good to know.