Lawn fungus is one of the most difficult and dangerous lawn problems. Lawn fungus can come in many varieties and appear at different times. The one common cause of almost all fungus problems is over fertilizing and over watering. Thatch, compacted soil and poor pH are also contributing factors. Fungus is easier to avoid and prevent than to cure. Watch out for lawn service companies that can spread fungus from one lawn to another. If you had a fungus problem last year:

1. Clean your lawn mower and lawn tools with a bleach and water solution.

2. Dispose of your pile of lawn clippings from last year or entomb them and don’t collect them anymore.

3. Treat your lawn in the early (before the fungus comes back) spring. Use a granular or liquid fungus control product. Two or more applications are usually required 10 - 14 days apart. Follow label directions.

4. Now work on the contributing factors, water only in the early part of the day, lime the lawn, re-seed with a proprietary seed, keep lawn services off your lawn and keep your equipment clean.

    As long as conditions are right for fungus growth (warm and damp) it is best to continue applications of fungus control products and maintain the good house keeping measures described above.

Visit the Bayer web site for more detailed information on lawn fungus problems.