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Lawn fungus #752659

Asked May 28, 2021, 8:26 AM EDT

We live in a condominium development. The budget, evidently, is not addressing problems with lawns. I’m ready to attack it myself! What is a safe way to get rid of it? Thank you!!

Oakland County Michigan

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The Question Asker Replied May 29, 2021, 6:35 AM EDT

I'm sorry but you haven't given me enough information to advise you.  Please give me more information, possibly including photos of the general area and close-ups.

I am attaching links to several sites on turf diseases to help you narrow down the possibilities:

MSU Turf disease ID

Purdue turf disease ID

Turf Diseases & Pests-PSU

Turf Diseases-MSU

Dick M. Replied May 29, 2021, 12:57 PM EDT
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imageimageimageWe feel the builder placed the sod on poor soil, and watering was an issue last year...do these pictures help? Thank you! 

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The Question Asker Replied May 31, 2021, 5:59 AM EDT

I would suspect Necrotic Ring Spot as the problem.  More info in this turf disease and its treatment can be found in the following links:

Turf Diseases-MSU

http://www.msuturfdiseases.net/details/_/necrotic_ring_spot_13/

supporting info:  https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-124-W.pdf

Info on recommended fungicides can be found by searching the chemical name on the internet.

Adequate slow release Nitrogen is also recommended to help strengthen the turf and help it resist the fungal infection.

Dick M. Replied June 01, 2021, 10:57 PM EDT

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