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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?

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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.

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.

you could collect a bunch of them, fry them up and invite your friends to dinner!

you could collect a bunch of them, fry them up and invite your friends to dinner!

Or your Thai inlaws!

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?

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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!

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. :)

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.

Are you sure they are cocoons?

Looks like chewed up insects to me?

Gecko cr@p perhaps?

Thanks Toptuan ..... now I'm an expert on the Case Bearing Moth Larva

- So it's not Gecko cr@p.

Edited by Familyonthemove

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 by Ajarn

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 by toptuan

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. :)

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Thanks everyone.

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.

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.

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.

Have absolutely no idea what they grow into...

This, so beware!

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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 :D

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