When Kelli Tarin found mysterious piles of what looked like dirt in her daughter’s room, she had no idea she was about to spark an internet detective mission. The fine, crumbly mounds appeared daily, no matter how often she cleaned. Were they insect droppings? Leftover debris from moving into their new rental home? Or something even stranger?
Desperate for answers, Tarin turned to a Facebook homemaking group, sharing a photo of the puzzling piles. The post quickly went viral, racking up thousands of reactions and comments. Suggestions poured in—ants, termites, mice, even bats. But none of the guesses seemed to fit. Pest control experts were just as stumped, admitting they’d never seen anything like it before.
Tarin took extra precautions, having her daughter sleep in another room while she investigated. She ruled out roaches and mice, familiar pests from her farm upbringing. The mystery deepened when landlords inspected the house but found no clear explanation.
In the end, the strange piles remained unidentified, but Tarin stayed positive, grateful for the online community’s support. Sometimes, even the weirdest household mysteries don’t get solved—but at least they make for a great story.
