We've talked about it before, but it needs to be brought up again: Brown patch is a BIG problem this year. If you have St. Augustine in Midlothian or Prosper, you need to keep an eye out for it.
DO NOT ignore any yellowing in your lawn! With the amount of rain we have had, your St. Augustine should be lush and green right now. If you have any browning or yellowing, you likely have a problem.
Why your lawn should look great now:
If you see yellowing or browning instead:
Brown patch has to be dealt with using a fungicide right now—you do not want to let it sit and spread.
The dormancy danger:The last thing you want to do is let your turf go dormant with an active fungus present. Doing so will make any infected area have a very hard time coming out of dormancy in the spring, and in some cases it may not come out of dormancy at all.
What happens without treatment:
You need to treat the fungus and give your lawn a little time to recover before it goes into dormancy over the next few months!
Critical timing window:
If you wait too long:
What to look for:
Common locations in North Texas lawns:
Fungicide options:
Application requirements:
While treating with fungicide:
Conditions creating widespread brown patch:
These perfect conditions have created one of the worst brown patch years we've seen.
At Vista Lawn and Pest, we provide emergency brown patch treatment in Midlothian and Prosper using professional-grade fungicides. Our team can quickly diagnose brown patch, apply effective treatments, and develop recovery plans to get your St. Augustine healthy before dormancy. Combined with our comprehensive fertilization and weed control programs, we keep your lawn protected year-round.
Whatever you do, DON'T ignore signs of brown patch!
Watch the video below to see what brown patch looks like in St. Augustine grass and understand why immediate treatment is critical before dormancy.
For emergency brown patch treatment and expert lawn care in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
Don't Let Brown Patch Ruin Your Lawn!
Immediate treatment is critical! Vista Lawn and Pest provides emergency fungicide applications and comprehensive lawn care in Midlothian and Prosper. Contact us today to stop brown patch before your lawn goes dormant—protect your spring green-up now!
