Lawn Diseases

In most cases, disease can be reduced / prevented with the implementation of a proper lawn maintenance schedule and regular over-seeding practices.

The Lawn Disease Process:

For a turfgrass disease to exist, three primary components must exist at the same time. These are the Pathogen, the correct Environment, and the Host. If any of the three are missing the disease cannot thrive.

1. The Pathogen – The organism that infects the host and causes damage
2. The Environment – Environmental conditions, like temperature and moisture that favor pathogen development or reduce lawn health.
3. The Host – A grass variety or species that is susceptible to the pathogen

How to spot Lawn Diseases in Your Lawn

Leaf spots, brown areas or patches of dead grass may look like damage caused by disease, but they do not automatically indicate there is a disease present. Mowing with a dull blade, scalping, lawn damaging insect activity or poor irrigation can also cause symptoms in your lawn that might be confused with a turfgrass disease.