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Dollar Spot Fungus Treatment & Prevention

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Dollar spot fungus is a common lawn disease in Palm Beach County and other warm climates caused by the Clarireedia jacksonii fungi. It is prevalent on golf courses and other closely cut sod grass areas throughout South Florida and worldwide. This fungus is recognizable by the small, round, straw colored spots it creates on lawns about the size of silver dollar, hence the name. Lack of specific soil nutrients is the primary cause of dollar spot fungus, so soil testing is a good first step to prevention. Nitrogen levels that are below normal allow dollar spot fungus to thrive, so proper lawn fertilization is key to keeping it in check.

Will Dollar Spot Fungus Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, dollar spot fungus will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and could create large, unsightly patches of dead sod. So waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn.

Do Fungicides Work on Dollar Spot Fungus?

Dollar spot fungus may be manageable with the use of fungicides like myclobutanil, fenarimol, propiconazole, boscalid, and triadimefon, but because dollar spot fungus can develop resistance to fungicides in a short period of time it is best to treat the cause by keeping your lawn healthy and strong with lawn care that includes proper fertilization, aeration and irrigation.

Why not leave your lawn problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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What is the Most Common Lawn Disease in South Florida?

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Brown patch fungus, also known as large patch disease, is the most common lawn disease in Palm Beach County and is very aggressive. This fungal disease thrives in the hot, humid climate of South Florida and ends up creating circular brown patches that can range in size up to several feet across. St. Augustine and Zoysiagrass turf seem to be most susceptible and will start to turn the infected area dark purplish-green and light brown before it ends up killing the turf grass. Excessive moisture exasperates the problem and your lawn should have proper drainage.

Once the lawn has been treated with a fungicide, proper maintenance including aerating and dethatching can aid in preventing brown patch fungus from returning. Having irrigation that runs at night could also be a problem as your lawn needs proper airflow and evaporation.

The highly trained professionals at our locally owned and operated company can help with disease prevention, identification and treatment for your Palm Beach County residential or commercial lawn. We can keep your lawn lush, green and pest and disease free no matter what type of sod you have. And regular fertilization service creates a healthier, denser lawn that is more resistant to stress and disease. In tough cases, we will even send your soil to be tested at The University of Florida for a full analysis on viruses and lawn diseases.

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How to Keep St. Augustine Grass Looking Good in South Florida?

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One of the most common sod grasses for South Florida lawns is St. Augustine grass, scientifically known as Stenotaphrum secundatum. St. Augustine grass is a warm weather grass that is popular in our area because of its natural resistance to saltwater and high tolerance against heat and humidity. The most common varieties of St. Augustine sod grass include: Floratam, Palmetto, Bitterblue, CitraBlue, ProVista and Seville with each having their own benefits and drawbacks. If sugarcane mosaic virus is a concern to you The State of Florida suggests using Palmetto type St. Augustine sod. St. Augustine turf grasses spread via stolons and create lush, dense mats that help push out noxious weed infestations. But St. Augustine lawns aren’t immune from problems and keeping it looking its best requires a little TLC.

Before beginning any treatment plans for your Palm Beach County St. Augustine lawn, get a soil test. St. Augustine sod grass needs the proper nutrients and drainage to truly thrive and it doesn’t do well in highly compacted soil. Check your soils pH level. Ideally this should range between 5.0 and 7.5. If your soil doesn’t meet these requirements and you still want to grown St. Augustine grass, a soil amendment may be required.

After you know your soil is a good match for St. Augustine sod grass, it is matter of proper sunlight, fertilization, irrigation and pest control to keep it looking its best. St. Augustine sod grass is not drought tolerant, but too much irrigation can lead to different types of lawn fungus.

St. Augustine Grass Tips in South Florida

  • St. Augustine sod grass thrives in the hot sun of Palm Beach County and the parts of your lawn under shade will not be as prosperous as full sun areas.
  • To encourage deep root growth your St. Augustine lawn should be watered deeply for fewer days rather than lightly everyday.
  • Irrigate your St. Augustine lawn in the morning instead of the night to aid in proper evaporation and avoid pooling water
  • Fertilize St. Augustine grass with slow-release nitrogen rich fertilizers
  • Keep an eye out for destructive lawn pests like the southern chinch bug

Why not leave your St. Augustine lawn treatment to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your South Florida lawn looking great with complete professional lawn fertilization, pest control and weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Is Home Perimeter Pest Control Enough in South Florida?

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Home perimeter pest control is a great way to reduce the likelihood of spiders, ants, roaches and other creepy crawlies from entering your home. It is your first line of defense and a highly effective method for preventing and reducing pest infestations in residential and commercial properties in Palm Beach County, Florida. However, you should be aware it is not always the solution to your particular pest problem and other treatment options may be needed depending on the severity and type of pest infestation you are dealing with.

In summary, home perimeter pest control is a great tool, but is most effective when used in combination with other pest control methods in South Florida.

Limitations of Home Perimeter Pest Control

  • Existing infestations already established in your home are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. You will need an exterminator to enter your home and treat these infestations. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Termites are a unique pest that are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. Termites can cause severe damage to your home and need to be addressed in a timely manner by a qualified professional. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Mosquitoes obviously can fly and while we can treat your lawn and landscaping for existing mosquitoes and their larvae, it is no guarantee a swarm of these blood-sucking pests won’t find their way onto your property from nearby breeding grounds.

Why not leave your pest control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated state certified pest control company can keep your home’s lawn and perimeter pest free and looking great with complete professional home perimeter pest control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for spiders, ants and other pests for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention

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Pythium blight, also known as cottony blight and pythium root rot, is a common fungal lawn disease in South Florida caused by the Pythium spp. pathogen. Pythium blight outbreaks are directly related to the weather and it favors hot, humid environments that make Palm Beach County a perfect breeding ground for the fungi. Symptoms of this lawn disease usually first develop around grassy areas that are prone to hold water and not drain properly. Pythium blight outbreaks need to be addressed quickly as the fungi can rapidly spread and kill off large sections of your sod grass.

* The Pythium spp. pathogen that causes pythium blight is already present in the roots of your South Florida sod grass naturally. The fungi only become a problem when your lawn is under stress from excess irrigation or rainfall, poor drainage and extreme temperatures

Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Best Practices For Prevention

  • Improve Drainage in Your Soil
  • Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed
  • Reduce Irrigation During Rainy Seasons
  • Don’t Irrigate at Night
  • Clean Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Tools to Prevent Cross Contamination

Does Pythium Blight Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, pythium blight will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and create large, unsightly patches of dead or dying sod grass. It can eventually kill of your entire lawn, so waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn.

Do Fungicides Work on Pythium Blight?

Yes, pythium blight fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicides, but an accurate diagnosis is extremely important. Using a fungicide meant for other lawn fungal diseases probably won’t work on pythium. Use a fungicide that is specifically made for Pythium blight and if the problem reappears rotate fungicides to prevent resistance. And it is advised you treat areas that are adjacent to active outbreaks of pythium blight before the onset of systems occurs in new areas to protect the healthy turf grass you have.

Why not leave your pythium blight and other lawn fungal disease problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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How to Get Rid of Spurge Weeds in South Florida

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Spurge weeds flourish in Palm Beach County and are one of the most common nuisance weeds in South Florida. Spurge weed seeds are dispersed to more areas of your lawn and landscaping by birds, wind and lawn care equipment such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers. Most post-emergent herbicides that work well on broadleaf weeds will work well on spurge weeds. But herbicides like RoundUp® will also kill just about anything green, so unless you don’t mind killing your sod grass and plants too be careful with this and other similar products.

Common Spurge Weeds in Palm Beach County Include:

  • Spotted Spurge
  • Creeping Spurge
  • Prostrate Spurge (Also Known as Ground Spurge Weed)

Spurge weeds need sunlight for the seeds to grow, so a thick layer of quality mulch can be beneficial in keeping these pests out of your landscape and flower beds. Pulling spurge weeds by hand is an option if the infestation is not too large, but a good pre-emergent herbicide is the best way to keep spurge weeds from multiplying in your lawn and growing into adult weeds.

Pre-emergent Herbicides are the Best Prevention for Spurge Weeds in South Florida

Spurge weeds compete with your lawn’s sod grass for nutrients and irrigation, so once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for spurge weeds to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in Palm Beach County.

Why not leave your spurge weed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Rust Fungus Treatment for St. Augustine Grass in South Florida

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Rust fungus is a very common lawn disease in South Florida caused by the Puccinia spp. fungal pathogen that attacks just about all warm-season sod grasses including St. Augustine and zoysia. Rust fungus, like its name implies, can make your St. Augustine and other sod grasses look like they have rust spots on them that will continue to spread until most of the blade is discolored. Rust fungus may be an eyesore, but fortunately it is not a pathogen that will actually kill the affected sod grass. This disease is triggered by cooler weather when your sod’s growth has slowed and is wet, but thankfully in most cases it will disappear on its own once the warm weather returns.

Rust Fungus Should be Treated Because it Can Weaken Your Lawn Which Makes it Susceptible to Other Diseases and Pests

Rust fungus is more of concern in places where the sod grass is under stress from lack of proper nutrients and/or sunlight. Rust fungus does weaken your lawn which makes it more susceptible to pests and other diseases.

Best Practices For Rust Fungus Prevention

  • Make Sure to Use a Proper Slow-Release Fertilizer
  • Irrigate in Morning Hours to Allow Shady Areas Time to Dry
  • Use Preventive Fungicide on Recurring Problem Areas of Lawn

Will Rust Fungus Go Away Without Treatment?

Possibly. In many cases rust fungus will disappear on its own once warm weather returns.

Do Fungicides Work on Rust Fungus?

Yes, rust fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicide. If the disease is a recurring problem it is best to apply the fungicide as a prevention and not a cure, so apply before symptoms are detected.

Why not leave your lawn fungal disease problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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