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cocoons found in my closet - Tinea pellionella

cocoons found in my closet - Tinea pellionella
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
August 24, 2015
Size: 5/16"
I found 5 of these in my master bedroom closet. They hang from the ceiling near the wall or just under a top shelf. This is the third time I have found in my new house --- every 3 months or so. What is it? How do I get rid of them?

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