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Lawn Fungus Treatment

Serving McAlpin, Lake City, Live Oak, Perry

Green lawn with patches of brown fungus - Keep your lawn healthy with Live Oak Pest Control in McAlpin FL
If you want healthy green grass, lawn fungus is a formidable foe. Here in North Central Florida, large patch grass fungus is an especially big problem. Look for circle-shaped patches of weak, brown, or off-colored grass – it’s likely large patch grass fungus or another grass fungus. Fortunately, there’s a solution: Live Oak Pest Control offers effective and reliable lawn fungus treatment for homes and businesses.

Call today for a free estimate on your lawn fungus treatment. Our lawn care experts know what it takes to get your lawn back on track and regrow it so it’s more beautiful than ever.

Should You Hire a Professional to Treat Lawn Fungus?

Yes, you should try to get rid of the fungus as soon as possible. Areas with lawn fungus are susceptible to weed growth, and if you don’t take action to get rid of the fungus, it will likely keep coming back season after season.

Lawn fungus can be difficult to eradicate due to many variables. Here’s why our pros are the best choice for you:

  • Expert Diagnosis: Professional lawn care technicians have the expertise to accurately diagnose the type of fungus affecting your lawn, avoiding ineffective treatments, and wasted time and resources. We will ensure we treat the right problem.
  • State-of-the-Art Treatments: We use industry-best lawn fungus treatments that are more effective and efficient than store-bought treatments.
  • Skilled Technicians: Applying fungicides requires knowledge about timing, dosages, and methods. Incorrect application can not only fail to resolve the problem but can also harm the grass or pets that play in the area.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: While professional lawn fungus treatment seems more expensive upfront, it can save money in the long run. DIY treatments might require repeated applications and can risk further damage to the lawn, leading to more extensive repairs or even a complete lawn renovation.

Should You Be Concerned About Large Patch Grass Fungus?

No, you should not be concerned about large patch grass fungus. Though it can be stubborn, an experienced lawn care specialist will be able to take care of the problem. 

What Causes It?

Large patch grass fungus is a cool-weather lawn disease that affects warm-season grasses. Caused by the Rhizoctonia solania fungus, it can occur on almost any type of turf species, most commonly Zoysiagrass, St. Augustine grass, and centipede. Bermudagrass can also be affected by large patch grass fungus. It can arise on residential lawns, business lawns, and often golf courses.

Rhizoctonia solani fungus is very similar to the one that causes brown patch disease of cool-season turf grasses in mid-summer. Often, the best way to tell the difference between large patch grass fungus and brown patch is which season it’s occurring. Large patch grass fungus will appear in the spring and fall, whereas brown patch shows up in the summer.

Here are some additional facts to know about how large patch grass fungus spreads:

  • Large patch grass fungus can spread by lawn mowers, foot traffic, and grass clippings.
  • Mow areas affected by large patch last and wash the grass clippings off of the mower afterward.
  • When this fungus is active, do not apply nitrogen fertilizer.
  • Water only when necessary when large patch grass fungus is present and only when dew is already present. This will help minimize spread.

What are the Signs of Large Patch Grass Fungus?

  • Rings or patches of blighted turf grass from 1′ to 20’ in diameter.
  • The centers of the patches appear dead, thin, and sunken. The area may become more susceptible to weed growth.
  • Blackened or rotted sheaths and stolons of turf grass near the soil layer.
  • The fungus may worsen in areas of excess shade, cooler temperatures, and areas that stay moist for extended periods and can be even worse where water drainage is poor.

Expert Treatment for Lawn Funguses of All Types

Florida’s warm and humid climate is ideal for lawn funguses, which is why they crop up so often here, especially the dreaded large patch grass fungus. But there’s no reason to be concerned – our lawn care technicians will come out and diagnose the exact issue and get your lawn back on track.

If you’re located in North Central Florida and sick of lawn fungus, call us today! We offer free estimates over the phone.

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