The Importance of Professional Lawn Fungus Treatment in Southeastern Massachusetts

Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn in Southeastern Massachusetts can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to dealing with fungal diseases. Cool-season grasses like Fescue and Bluegrass are susceptible to various types of lawn fungus, including Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, and Red Thread. These fungal infections can quickly deteriorate the appearance and health of your lawn, leaving it with unsightly patches of dead or discolored grass. While there are preventative measures homeowners can take, such as proper watering, fertilization, and aeration practices, the most effective way to combat lawn fungus is by enlisting the help of professional lawn care experts like Lawn Squad. Our affordable and effective services are the perfect solution for helping you rejuvenate your lawn after a fungal disease as well as for preventing fungal diseases from affecting it in the first place.

How Can I Prevent Lawn Fungus in My Southeastern Massachusetts Lawn?

What are the Types of Lawn Fungus?

Just as with any other problem, your first defense against a problem is knowledge. When prevention is the goal, it helps to be familiar with the common types of lawn fungus that are most aggressive in southeastern Massachusetts. There are many fungal lawn diseases throughout the country, all of which Lawn Squad is equipped to deal with, but here, where we live, there are typically three that we most often see.

• Brown Patch: This fungus appears as circular patches of dead grass, ranging from a few inches to several feet in diameter. The affected grass may show tan leaf spots with dark-brown borders. Brown Patch thrives in warm, humid conditions and is most active during the fall and spring months.

• Dollar Spot: Characterized by small, round, bleached spots, typically 1-3 inches in diameter on closely mowed turf, these spots can merge to form larger blighted areas. The disease favors warm days, cool nights, and heavy dew, posing a threat from mid-May through mid-October.

• Red Thread: Causes circular, pinkish-red patches about 2-4 inches in diameter. The fungus produces a distinctive red or dark pink stroma on infected leaves. While unsightly, Red Thread is generally not as severe and is more common in cool, moist conditions.

Prevention Is Key for Lawn Fungus Control

Curious about how Lawn Squad manages to prevent lawn fungus from taking over our clients’ yards? Our years of expertise have helped us develop the following approach:

• Proper Watering: We’ll help you understand what an optimal watering schedule for your lawn looks like. There are many factors impacting what your lawn needs, but a good rule of thumb that our Lawn Squad technicians rely on is to water deeply and infrequently, preferably in the early morning. We also avoid watering late in the day to reduce prolonged moisture since that can accelerate the growth of fungus.

• Adequate Fertilization: One of the most important tasks a Lawn Squad technician takes on as part of a lawn care routine is to test the soil to determine the exact balance of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorous your soil needs. This will help avoid high nitrogen rates that might produce turf particularly susceptible to fungal spread.

• Regular Aeration: With our subscription-based lawn care plans, regular lawn maintenance with Lawn Squad can help keep your lawn free from fungus. Having aeration done regularly will allow your lawn to breathe properly, minimizing the likelihood of lawn fungus.

In addition to these steps, we can also apply fungicide to your lawn before fungus begins to develop. This can help protect your grass so that diseases like red thread and dollar spot never have a chance to grow.

How Can I Control Fungus in My Southeastern Massachusetts Lawn?

Many of our clients are not able to benefit from our services in time for adequate prevention. In such cases, lawn fungus treatment is required. Fortunately, our lawn fungicide services are already part of our range of all-inclusive lawn care programs.

Fungicides that are applied after your lawn begins showing signs of fungal disease are called curative applications.  Lawn Squad’s tailored applications of curative lawn fungicide treatments are a robust and highly effective way to deal with the growth of lawn fungus in your southeastern Massachusetts yard. If you’re wondering when lawn fungicide should be applied, the answer is as soon as possible after you’ve seen any signs of fungal diseases like brown patches, dollar spots, or red threads. Lawn Squad’s lawn fungus treatments work better the earlier they are applied. With early intervention, it’s easier for us to control and contain any spread.

Why Should I Rely on Lawn Squad for Lawn Fungus Prevention and Treatment?

For years,  Lawn Squad has helped customers across the country manage lawn diseases and transform turfs plagued by fungal diseases into lush, verdant stretches of picture-perfect grass.

• Expertise in Local Lawn Care: Our team is well-versed in the specific needs and challenges of lawns across Southeastern Massachusetts, from Dartmouth to Westport to Fairhaven and beyond. Because our customers are so widespread, we are deeply familiar with the types of fungal diseases that commonly affect Fescue and Bluegrass lawns in this area, plus we know the most effective strategies to combat them.

• Customized Treatment Plans: We understand that every lawn is different, which is why we offer customized treatment plans tailored to the specific conditions and requirements of your lawn. Our Lawn Squad professionals will conduct a thorough assessment and develop a comprehensive plan to address your lawn’s unique needs.

• Preventative Fungicide Applications: By scheduling preventative fungicide applications at the appropriate times, we can help prevent the onset of fungal diseases before they take hold. Our team closely monitors environmental conditions and historical data to determine the optimal timing for these treatments.

• Curative Fungicide Applications: If your lawn is already infected with a fungal disease, our curative fungicide applications can help control the infection and restore your lawn’s health. We use the latest and most effective fungicides, applying them with precision to target the affected areas.

• Integrated Lawn Care Programs: At Lawn Squad, we understand that fungicide applications alone are not enough for a truly healthy lawn. That’s why we offer integrated lawn care programs that combine fungicide treatments with other essential practices like fertilization, aeration, and overseeding, promoting a resilient, beautiful lawn.

Don’t Let Lawn Fungus Ruin Your Outdoor Oasis

For more information about our lawn fungicide control programs and other lawn care offerings, or to request a free quote, call us today at 774-295-1455, or get in touch with us online.