Hey, if you notice these mysterious black dots in your kitchen, it’s crucial to understand what they signify.
It’s never pleasant to encounter things in our homes that we can’t immediately explain. Personally, whenever I spot a new mark on the wall or detect a faint, unfamiliar odor, my first thoughts are about whether it will worsen and ultimately, how much it will cost to rectify.
It’s no wonder that strange marks or unexplained phenomena in the kitchen, of all places, can make us feel uneasy. After all, this is the place where we prepare our food, and it’s one area of the house where we expect to have full control.
One homeowner, however, was truly perplexed by the appearance of several black dots with no obvious cause.
“Does anyone know what these spots could be?” she inquired in the Facebook group ‘WeLoveMrsHinch’. “They started appearing on the kitchen tiles, and this morning, I saw some on the PC we have in the kitchen.”
Thankfully, other Facebook users were quick to provide an answer, though it wasn’t the one she was likely hoping for.
“Take a closer look, and you’ll probably find a spider,” one person said. Another added, “It’s quite common at this time of year – spiders leaving their waste everywhere.”
According to the “Pest Guidance” website, spiders don’t excrete solid waste. Instead, their waste is a thick liquid that resembles dark ink stains and is frequently found on walls and surfaces.
“Their droppings appear as splatters or drips in various colors such as black, brown, white, or grey,” the site elaborates. “The type or color of the waste depends on the species, but in most cases, you’ll notice dark splats or drips. These are a combination of food waste and other substances from the spider’s body.”
I must admit, I knew nothing about spider droppings before. Did you? Let us know in the comments.
