In the Brazos Valley area of Texas, lawns are susceptible to several warm-weather lawn diseases that thrive on high temperatures, high humidity, and the right conditions that our properties here offer. There are three common lawn fungal diseases that we see across our region. Look out for these lawn killers on your property:

1. Brown Patch: This is one of the most destructive and fast-spreading fungal diseases that affect turf lawn. It attacks a wide variety of grass types and especially goes after lawns that are fed fast-release nitrogen fertilizers. This summertime disease is caused by Rhizoctonia and is most active during warmer temperatures of 80-85° along with high humidity.
2. Gray Leaf Spot: This disease is common during late spring and into early summer, and tends to affect lawns that hold a lot of moisture. You will notice this lawn disease creates small brown spots on individual blades. Early treatment is critical with Leaf Spot in order to eradicate it from your property.
3. Take All Patch: The deadly cousin of Brown Patch, Take All Patch damages grass from the roots to the blades, leaving brown holes of dirt when you remove the grass. Fungicides are rarely helpful, so the key to getting rid of this fungal disease is early detection followed by preventative fungus and disease control applications.