Brown Patch

Brown Patch is caused by a fungus and usually occurs in late spring, summer and autumn when the weather is warm and humid. Bent grass is very susceptible.

It starts with small discoloured patches of grass which later spread to form irregular dead patches a metre or more in diameter.  

Lawns should always be watered in the morning (rather than in the late afternoon or evening) so that the foliage is dry before nightfall. Moisture sitting on the lawn overnight increases the chance of disease infection.

When conditions are favourable for disease development, to help prevent brown patch apply Yates Lawn Disease Fungicide Concentrate over the lawn using a hand-held sprayer and reapply 21 days later if required. Can also be used for early curative treatment when first symptoms are detected and reapply 14 to 21 days later.