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What does it look like?
This disease starts as a 2-3 inch, straw-colored circle and grows to large, circular or crescent-shaped patches. A spot of healthy turf in the center often gives it the nickname "Frog-eye."
When is a lawn susceptible?
Summer patch primarily affects Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, and annual bluegrass lawns. It is a summertime disease and is present on close-cut turf (less than 2 inches) and wet soils.
How can we get rid of it?
Raising the cut height on your lawn will help - 3 inches is a good level. Avoid nitrogen fertilization until fall, and stick to that season for future applications. Also, make sure to maintain adequate irrigation. Don't let turf go under drought stress! Fungicides can control summer patch; treat chronically affected areas on a preventive basis for best control.
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