"Eggs" on my clothes line?

[MoonandBean]

Invasion of the body snatchers?

[Medusa]

Invasion of the body snatchers?

Ok, no sleep for Mary tonight.

[Sonia59]

Could it be some insects poo A picture would help, indeed

[finn's mom]

They are about the size of pinheads, so I haven't been able to get a decent photo. I think they're moth eggs, though, as I found a photo online of moth eggs on a clothes line and they look identical to what I have seen on mine and the clothes. Gross, but not as scary as spider eggs would be! It took me awhile to find anything, but I really think that's what they are.

I was pretty sure they were eggs, and we have no trees in the backyard, so I knew it wasn't anything like that. I'll just have to keep an eye on things!

Any suggestions on how to keep them away? I don't think moth balls would really work outside, and I think they'd mostly keep the dogs from going out in the yard, hahaha.

Here's the photo I somehow came across!

http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org....n_clothes_line

[Daisy and Delilah]

I've seen these before on my clothes lines. I never knew what they were. Good luck finding the source.

[AdoreMyDogs]

If it is, indeed, eggs from an insect, you could always put a few drops of tea tree essential oil in the rinse cycle. It's a smell insects tend not to like, it's all natural, and it won't hurt the laundry. It's strong, though, so I wouldn't use any more then 2 drops at first to see how that works. Nature's Sunshine is the brand I use, here's a write up about it.
http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/pr...?stocknum=1777

Good luck!

[Catherinedana]

It's really quite incredible though, isn't it? It looks like the fine beadwork I've seen on native American clothing and jewelry!