Algae or animal/insect faeces?

[Fi0nA]

Hi all,

We are having lots of problems with our pool as our neighbors tree overhangs and drops worms, bird poo, flowers, twigs and seed pods into our pool. The latest thing we’ve noticed are these very odd green lumps in the pool. Does anyone know if this is algae or animal faeces? It is all over the base of the pool ?
I’ve attached photos of the pile of junk we’ve been scooping out of the pool..

Appreciate any help!!

 

[Pv2]

looks like excrement from the caterpillars, I bet the trees are full of them. should go away in a couple weeks when they pupate.

 

[Fi0nA]

You’re right.. i just looked it up and it looks exactly like that. I don’t know why I didn’t make that correlation! That tree is full of caterpillars and the droppings have increased over the last month since the infestation.. So disgusting!

thank you for your help!

 

[kimkats]

Have you thought about having the part of the tree that is over your yard? Asking this knowing you have BUT wanted to let you know that you have that right.

 

[Fi0nA]

My partner was in denial thinking it was algae and that we could fix it but I had a feeling it had something to do with the recent caterpillar infestation.. We’re going to go talk to the neighbour tomorrow about chopping the overhanging trees. They must go!! Thanks for your advice

 

[Pv2]

confession: I have a moderately severe phobia of lepidoptera larvae and your post has made the many delays of a trip to Australia a little more bearable.

 

[Fi0nA]

confession: I have a moderately severe phobia of lepidoptera larvae and your post has made the many delays of a trip to Australia a little more bearable.

Haha I completely understand your fear! Now I know that our pool is full of caterpillar excrement I don't know if I can ever swim in it again for a LONG time..
We just went and spoke to the neighbour and he agreed he needed to trim back the overhanging branches (he was a little bit pushy as he was supposedly on his way out) so I really hope something happens soon..

Thank you everybody for your help and support, really appreciate it

 

[Pv2]

I'm sure those droppings are great fertilizer or compost (so watch for actual algae growth), but if I was in the pool and a caterpillar came floating near, I would be out of there screaming so fast...?