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I Ain’t Afraid of No Slime Mold

by Molly Jameson
September 18, 2018

Just when we thought we had our Leon County Extension vermicompost bins all figured out for recycling office food waste with the aid of worms…aliens invaded. I instinctively started looking all over for my “Ghostbusters” proton gun ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Bacteria, Dog Vomit Slime Mold, Edible Slime Mold, Fuligo Septica, Fungi, Myxogastria, Scrambled Egg Mold, Slime Molds, Vermicompost Bins, Worm Bin

Q: It looks like someone sprinkled bath salts on my straw flowers. What could be causing this?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 13, 2017

A: This condition is the result of all the rain we have been receiving lately. What you have is a slime mold, Fuligo septica aptly named “dog vomit.” I hope none of you are eating breakfast or lunch now as this will not make it very appetizing. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Dog Vomit, Fuligo Septica, Slime Mold

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I Ain’t Afraid of No Slime Mold

Q: It looks like someone sprinkled bath salts on my straw flowers. What could be causing this?

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