Brown patch is a common disease of turfgrass. The first symptoms are tan or brown streaks on the leaf blades, or leaf sheaths and stems. The turf becomes discolored in areas ranging from a few inches to several feet. Large areas or entire lawns may develop disease symptoms.

Brown Patch occurs on all types of turf-grass, but is especially common on St. Augustine, Centipede, and Zoysia grass. The fungus which causes Brown Patch is favored by warm temperatures, and humid or wet weather.

To prevent severe damage from Brown Patch:

• Maintain your lawn in a healthy state by proper mowing, and follow your lawn specialist’s recommendations on other practices.
• Do not over-irrigate, and do not irrigate in the evening.

Disease controls are available which can help decrease the activity of the Brown Patch fungus. Your lawn care specialist can make recommendations regarding this very common disease.

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