brennanstimpy Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Does anyone know what these things are that are all over my walls? Are they some kind of cocoon or egg sack? How do you get rid of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Yes, they are cocoons. If you don't want them to continue their life-cycle, grab them between thumb and forefinger, give a small tug to separate them from the wall, then you can dispose of them in any way you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 We have these too. I have only seen them the last 2 years which is strange, before that never saw even one. They particularly seem to like bathrooms and will migrate away from lights when you switch them on. Have absolutely no idea what they grow into and yes you can squish them between your fingers. Anyone with a spare couple of days can come and try to exterminate the population, there are lots of them! They also will crawl upwards, so end up at the top of the wall. Actually as they are in the bathroom, easy to sweep them off and rinse down drain hole. But they still keep coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorhead333 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 you could collect a bunch of them, fry them up and invite your friends to dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturalaw Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 you could collect a bunch of them, fry them up and invite your friends to dinner! Or your Thai inlaws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Does anyone know what these things are that are all over my walls? Are they some kind of cocoon or egg sack? How do you get rid of them? Don't worry; the gekko's will eat them, the cats will eat the gekko's, the rats will eat the cats and the market traders will sell the rats to the municipality for 5 baht each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Yes, they're cocoons. They open only in the dead of night when you're asleep, and the vile vermin stealthily make their way to your bed where they infest your armpits. No worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Lots of discussion on ThaiVisa about these. Here, get educated... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bugs-Crawl-W...ll-t262645.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/hel-l-Bugs-H...amp;pid=2070426 On this thread, there's a video of one hatching. Hide the kids' eyes! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bug-t235476.html In summary, they are cocoons of the case bearing moth. See link below. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/clothes.html. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Are you sure they are cocoons? Looks like chewed up insects to me? Gecko cr@p perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks Toptuan ..... now I'm an expert on the Case Bearing Moth Larva - So it's not Gecko cr@p. Edited August 6, 2009 by Familyonthemove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) In my garden, they eat large holes in my leaves. I asked a friend to stop by with some juice which he sprayed all over. Gone Edited August 6, 2009 by Ajarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks Toptuan ..... now I'm an expert on the Case Bearing Moth Larva- So it's not Gecko cr@p. Gecko ("jiinjoe") crap? Here's a guide... Gecko crap will only be found in the following locations: on the lips of drinking glasses, inside your contact lens case, on the collar of your freshly-laundered shirt, or carefully deposited on the tips of the bristles on your toothbrush. Spiteful little twerps! Edited August 6, 2009 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottleymike Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 As others have mentioned they are cocoons. Pinch them between your finger nails and that kills them, then throw them out with the rubbish. We have had them in Pattaya in our place for the last two years. Prior to that I had never seen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennanstimpy Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdavids Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Re the posts on gecko crap, does anyone know how to deter them? I have a house up north and only visit it every now and then. The gecko crap is a real nuisance as they seem to take over in my absence. I don't necessarily want to kill them, but is there anything that helps keep them away - such as incense, noise, bright lights, etc. Any trialled suggestions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Re the posts on gecko crap, does anyone know how to deter them? I have a house up north and only visit it every now and then. The gecko crap is a real nuisance as they seem to take over in my absence. I don't necessarily want to kill them, but is there anything that helps keep them away - such as incense, noise, bright lights, etc.Any trialled suggestions welcome. A cat. Of course, you'll need a self-feeder and a very large litter box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybilly Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Re the posts on gecko crap, does anyone know how to deter them? I have a house up north and only visit it every now and then. The gecko crap is a real nuisance as they seem to take over in my absence. I don't necessarily want to kill them, but is there anything that helps keep them away - such as incense, noise, bright lights, etc.Any trialled suggestions welcome. I recommend tiny nappies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Have absolutely no idea what they grow into... This, so beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paagai Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I love Geko crap Seeing it around the house gives me great pleasure and a wonderful sense of well being knowing it used to be mosquitos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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