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Treating ascochyta #873012

Asked June 13, 2024, 4:41 PM EDT

I have a fungus in my lawn which has been identified as ascochyta. I am trying to research the best treatment. Is there a commercial product (spray or granules) I can purchase or what is the best approach to getting rid of it? Thanks - Seth

Jefferson County Colorado

Expert Response

Good morning!

How long have you had it on your grass? Here is a great fact sheet from CSU on ascochyta if you haven't read through that already. Can you send some photos over?

Before using a fungicide (pending how long it has been on your grass) I would start with some cultural controls. Cleaning your mower blades in-between each mow, bagging the clippings so they do not spread and making sure your blades are sharpened will help. Also make sure to check your irrigation to ensure it is running efficiently.

There are not a lot of fungicides out there for treatment since ascochyta is found on the blades of the plant not the crown or root. Do you use a lawn company? If it has been persistent for a while and has a huge spread, I would reach out to a turf grass company to see if they would be able to treat it. 

Hopefully this helps!

Rachel

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 14, 2024, 11:22 AM EDT

Thank you Rechel for responding!

 

I did not have the fact sheet and appreciate you providing it.  In my research I have not found a fungicide available at retail stores.  If you happen to know of one which targets Ascochyta, I would appreciate it.

 

Meantime I will try raking the impacted area, aerate and make sure it is being irrigated properly.  I do have a lawn service and will ask them not to mow the impacted area to see if that helps. 

 

Thanks!!

 

Seth

 

 

 

Seth Gilbert

2305 South Eaton Ct

Lakewood, CO  80227

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The Question Asker Replied June 15, 2024, 2:29 AM EDT

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