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Lawn Disease Profile
What's at Play on Your Turf?
Turf diseases affect all types of grasses across the country and can leave your lawn in an unhealthy, unsightly state. Read below for the most common turfgrass diseases and how you can identify them. Necrotic Ring ( Ophiosphaerella korrae ) is a lawn disease caused by a root-infecting fungus. It usually attacks sodded lawns in the northern United States and is often brought on by improper watering practices and high applications of water-soluble nitrogen. The disease takes the form of “frog-eye” patches – perfectly shaped rings of yellowed grass with healthy grass growing in the middle. Dollar Spot ( Sclerotinia homoeocarpa ) is a common lawn disease that occurs during warm, moist weather. Dollar Spot fungi typically enter the lawn when it is wet, causing brown or straw-colored lesions to appear on the grass blades. These infected blades form circular, damaged patches the size of a silver dollar. As the disease spreads, it coalesces into larger patches, killing the grass. Red Thread ( Laetisaria fuciformis ) is a fungal disease that favors cool, wet weather and lawns with low nitrogen levels. It is identifiable by pinkish red patches on the grass. Upon closer inspection, mycelium (fungus) in the form of tiny red “threads” may be evident on the affected grass blades. Brown Patch ( Rhizoctonia solani ) is a hot weather fungal disease most damaging to tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, creeping bentgrass, and annual bluegrass. It appears as rough, circular patches between 1-10 feet in size. In the early morning dew, fine strands of grayish cobwebby mycelium may be present. Leaf Blight ( Ascochyta spp .) may take on similar symptoms to drought or fertilizer burn, although damage takes effect at a much quicker pace (often overnight). Fungal spores enter the grass during wet weather after the lawn is mowed, causing blades to die from the tip downwards. The disease can damage to lawns in the form of large, yellow patches. Because turf problems are difficult to diagnose, rely on the knowledge and ability of your Weed Man to identify and treat various diseases. Once detected and corrected, Weed Man can help you adapt your cultural lawn practices to curtail future disease problems. Brought to you by Weed Man Lawn Care: we care for your lawn. 
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I love their service! The office staff as well as the technicians have always been so wonderful when I get a chance to speak to them. My lawn looks so beautiful and it is a pleasure to look at my lawn and say "job well done". They definitely will always be my service of choice!!
Audrey E
Bloomington,IL
I'm very pleased with what this company has provided me. The quality of the work is well above other lawn care services around my area. I would highly recommend this company to others. They always kept me up to date with what was going on with my lawn and would also offer me some pointers along the way on how to make it healthier and maintain. I will continue to do business with Weed Man in the future. Keep up the good work!
Tyler Chesmore
Madison,WI
Weed Man does a great job of getting rid of my weeds. I have had them for several years and I have always been happy with their service. They also provide written advice on any problem lawn areas they come across while spraying for weeds or fertilizing. Zack from Weed Man came back and sprayed a second time for free when he discovered a problem area of the lawn. Keep up the great work Weed Man.
Jerry Condon
Billings,MT
How efficient the Weed Man did his job. He went up & down thoroughly making sure he didn’t miss a spot on my lawn. After the first visit with Weed Man I noticed the weeds were disappearing. I’m so pleased. The young man was very polite, professional very thorough. Fantastic job Weed Man.
Josie. F
Bloomington,IL
This is our 1st year using Weed man in doing our lawn care. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the great office staff and technicians. Their friendly and helping information are wonderful. They are always willing to listen and are always in communication with us.
Rosalie M
Bloomington,IL
They have been servicing my lawn for the last few seasons and have been very pleased with the results! Very friendly and professional when they come out for scheduled maintenance...Highly recommend!
Bradley Y
Bloomington,IL