Dollar Spot fungus is popping up in many West Georgia lawns this 2024 season, and without treatment, it can spread swiftly and end up devastating your turf. The disease starts out as small honey-colored circles about the size of a silver dollar and, if left untreated, will start to form larger brown patches.
Dollar Spot usually starts when nighttime temperatures are higher than 68°F, and the turf stays moist from higher humidity or PM showers. The disease will infest yards with different degrees of fertility and is not picky. Dollar Spot quickly spreads and can join together, “melting out” lawns. This damage can be so severe that it may not recover and require replacement.
The mycelium, the vegetative part of the fungus, appears as thread-like webbing in the active area during heavy dew. The most severe cases of Dollar Spot occur on turf receiving closely-spaced summer irrigation. To prevent this, it’s best to water your turf in the early morning while the dew is still present. Avoid watering during the day!
The disease may also occur on non-irrigated turf when humidity is high from prolonged muggy summer weather. The causal fungus spreads via mycelium on infected plant parts, especially clippings. Mycelium can be carried by the wind, water, shoes, and even your lawn equipment.
To control Dollar Spot, fungicides are almost always applied on a curative basis. Both contact and penetrant fungicides are effective in managing this disease. We recommend inspecting your lawn regularly for signs of Dollar Spot and contacting us immediately if you notice any symptoms.
Please call our office at 678-840-4449 or fill out the form below to get pricing and availability of our treatment programs.
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