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Red Thread Disease of Lawns - Corticium

Red Thread normally attacks lawns made of fine grasses such as the Fescues, and some Ryegrasses. It is more likely on turf that is rarely - if ever - fed! Again we are back to a good maintenance regime to prevent this particular disease.

It is usually a problem on such lawns in the year following a hot, dry summer. In the late autumn months, look for patches of bleached out grass which will have small red or pink rigid growths in moist weather conditions. The areas start as small as 1 in across - soon spreading.

Prevention and Control of Red Thread Disease.

At first signs treat with Carbendazim Lawn fungicide. Follow this up in the spring with a high Nitrogen lawn Fertilizer - NOT in the autumn. However, spiking and top-dressing can/should take place in the autumn. Care for your fine grass lawn and it will rarely if ever be a problem.