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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