Curative Treatment Plans
Curative Treatment of Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass
Spring Dead Spot (SDS) is a common disease of bermudagrass in well-maintained lawns in Oklahoma. It occurs mainly in spring and early summer as bermudagrass comes out of dormancy. Lawns that are not well-fertilized, irrigated, or treated with herbicides are less likely to develop severe SDS. New symptoms of SDS do not appear in actively growing bermudagrass stands in mid-to-late summer or fall in Oklahoma.
Curative Treatment of Large Patch Disease
Large patch is a sporadic disease that affects warm-season turfgrasses such as hybrid bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and St. Augustinegrass in Oklahoma. It is most noticeable in early spring and sometimes in the fall, but may not always result in visible symptoms.
Curative Treatment of Dollar Spot Disease
Dollar spot is a common foliar disease that affects most types of turfgrasses throughout Oklahoma. It's particularly severe in residential lawns with low nitrogen fertility and on bentgrass golf greens. The disease is most prevalent during late spring and early fall, when high humidity and cool nights lead to the formation of dew that stays on turfgrasses for extended periods.
Curative Treatment of Brown Patch Disease
Brown patch disease is common in Oklahoma turfgrasses and can lead to browning of leaves. It's worsened by poor drainage, overwatering, and high nitrogen levels. To reduce the risk, use proper fertilizer, minimize leaf wetness, and use fungicides when needed.
