Lawn Solutions Australia's video: Fungicides Turf Disease Treatment Prevention

Unfortunately, when the conditions are right, usually damp and humid, fungal disease could appear in your lawn. These such conditions have been common in many areas across Australia in recent months. When these turf diseases take hold, it is important that you identify and target the disease with an appropriate response quickly. Fungal related symptoms to look out for: • Coloured patches or rings in your lawn - yellow, white, or brown • Powdery coatings or threads on the grass blade surface • Thinned out areas, or areas of wet or slimy-looking grass • Leaf blades with irregular discolouration or texture What causes fungal disease? The most common reasons fungal diseases occur are: • Weather conditions, particularly temperature and humidity • Overwatering and watering at night • Soil compaction • Overfertilising or using the wrong type of fertiliser • Incompatible grass varieties for your area • Poor mowing habits - mowing too low in particular Treating the cause of disease development will help to prevent reoccurrence and, in some cases, negate the need to apply a fungicide. Applying Fungicides If you have a particularly nasty fungal problem, you will need to apply a fungicide. Fungicides like Heritage Maxx or Mancozeb kill fungi and the spores within the soil or plant by inhibiting their growth. https://lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/shop/default/heritage-maxx-systemic-fungicide.html https://lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/shop/default/mancozeb-dg-contact-fungicide.html Precautions • Add the required amount of product directly to your spray tank and mix well following the mixing rates and application information on the fungicide label. • DO NOT apply using spraying equipment carried on the back of the user. • DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried unless wearing chemical resistant gloves and footwear. • DO NOT use this product through any type of irrigation system or ultra-low volume spray system • Make sure you wear the appropriate protective equipment and clothing when using the fungicide as per the label instructions • When applying ensure even application in order to achieve even disease control. Avoid overlapping sprays. Fungicides Heritage Maxx is a liquid broad-spectrum fungicide for the control and prevention of turf diseases including – Pythium, Anthracnose, Brown Patch and Spring Dead Spot. Sometimes it’s best to use prevention before disease symptoms occur, reducing the time and inputs required to aid in your grass’s recovery. Heritage Maxx provides consistent protection of new growth for up to 28 days after application, making it a great option as part of a preventative plan. Mancozeb Mancozeb comes in a dry flowable preventative fungicide formulation for the control of certain fungal diseases including - Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Grey Leaf Spot. Apply as a protective spray schedule at 7-day intervals throughout the susceptible season or climate. If you don’t have the relevant training or experience with these products, it’s best to get a professional licensed sprayer in to apply these products for you. A fungicide application should be only considered when all other treatment options have been unsuccessful. Other treatments include: • Soil Aeration • Fertilising • Thatch Removal • Reducing watering and irrigation and • Reducing shade where possible For more information on the treatment of fungal diseases visit the Lawn Solutions Australia website or to buy fungicides like Heritage Maxx online, visit the Lawn Solutions Lawn Store. https://lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/ https://lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/shop/ Thanks for watching, don’t forget to like and subscribe and we hope to catch you next time.