Summer Patch in Turf

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Symptoms

The symptoms of summer patch appear in circular patches or rings, ranging from 6 inches to 3 feet in diameter. Turf within these patches is initially off-colored, prone to wilt, growing poorly, or sunken in the turf stand. Over a period of one to two weeks, the turf continues to decline, turning yellow or straw brown and eventually collapsing to the soil surface. The outer edges of the patch are usually orange or bronze when the disease is actively developing. Affected plants are easily pulled up from the turf, and visual examination reveals that the roots, crowns, and rhizomes are black and rotten. The patches recur in the same spot annually, and expand at a rate of 2 to 4 inches per year. Resistant grasses, such as fescues or weedy species, are often present in areas damaged by summer patch.

In temperate climates, creeping bentgrass is resistant to summer patch and often remains completely healthy while surrounding annual bluegrass is attacked. Creeping bentgrass can become prone to the disease when grown in high-pH soils (> 7.0) and subjected to persistent heat stress. Several cases of summer patch have been documented on creeping bentgrass putting greens in the transition zone of the United States.

Development Factors

The summer patch fungus begins to attack the roots, stolons, and rhizomes in the spring when soil temperatures reach 65°F. Summer patch symptoms are rarely seen during the early stages of disease development, instead, the symptoms appear in mid-summer after considerable damage has been done to the root system. Heat, drought stress, and nutrient deficiencies are the main factors that encourage the expression of summer patch symptoms. In North Carolina, the symptoms typically appear in early to mid-July.

Summer patch is most severe when soil pH is 6.5 or greater. In addition, any factor that restricts root growth will also enhance the disease. Excessive nitrogen in the spring, potassium deficiencies, poor soil drainage, over-irrigation, excessive thatch accumulation, and soil compaction have been shown to encourage summer patch development. Most of these factors reduce the growth and/or survival of turfgrass roots, thus causing the turf to be more susceptible to the disease.

Cultural Control

Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5 to minimize summer patch development. Bluegrasses are less tolerant of low soil pH than other turfgrasses, so use caution when adjusting pH. Soil pH is best reduced slowly over time through use of an acidifying nitrogen source, such as ammonium sulfate or sulfur-coated urea. Avoid excessive nitrogen in the spring and fall, and mow at recommended heights to maximize root growth.

Frequent irrigation in the fall and spring will inhibit root development and increase the severity of summer patch. Deep and infrequent watering will encourage the development of a deep, dense root system that is able to better withstand fungal attack.

Reduce thatch buildup and relieve soil compaction through aggressive aerification, vertical mowing, and topdressing. Frequent aerification is especially important in high traffic areas where the disease is most severe. When summer patch symptoms appear, increase mowing heights and the frequency of irrigation and fertilizer applications to minimize stress and compensate for damage to the root system.

Chemical Control

Fungicides are available for summer patch control, but they are most effective when applied on a preventative basis. For best results, fungicide applications should begin in spring when soil temperatures reach 65°F. Two to three applications on 28-day intervals provide excellent summer patch control in most situations. Fungicide applications should be made in a high volume of water (5 gallons per 1,000 square feet) or watered in with 1/8” to 1/4" inch of irrigation immediately after application.

* Products marked with an asterisk are not labeled for home lawn use.

Fungicide and Formulation1 Amount of Formulation2 Application Interval (Days)3 Efficacy Rating Resistance Risk FRAC Code4
azoxystrobin (Heritage)

WG
TL
G



0.2 to 0.4
1 to 2
2 to 4 lbs



14 to 28
14 to 28
14 to 28
++++ Low 11
azoxystrobin + acibenzolar-S-methyl (Heritage Action)* 0.2 to 0.4 14 to 28 ++++ Low 11/P01
azoxystrobin + difenoconazole (Briskway)* 0.5 to 1.2 14 to 28 ++++ Low 11/3
azoxystrobin + propiconazole (Headway)
ME
G

1.5 to 3
2 to 4 lbs

14 to 28
14 to 28
++++ Low 11/3

benzovindiflupyr + difenoconazole (Ascernity)*

1.0 14 ++++ Low 7/3
chlorothalonil + fluoxastrobin (Fame C)* 3 to 5.9 14 to 28 +++ Low M5/11
chlorothalonil + iprodione + thiophanate-methyl + tebuconazole (Enclave)* 3 to 4
7 to 8
14 to 21
28
+++ Low M5/2/1/3
chlorothalonil + propiconazole + fludioxonil (Instrata)* 6 to 11 14 to 28 +++ Low M5/3/12

cyazofamid + azoxystrobin (Union)

2.9 to 5.75 14 to 28 ++++ Low 21/11

fluindapyr + flutriafol (Kalida)

0.25 to 0.4 14 to 28 +++ Low 7/3
fluoxastrobin (Fame) 0.18 to 0.36 14 to 28 +++ Low 11
fluoxastrobin + tebuconazole (Fame T)* 0.45 to 0.9 21 to 28 ++++ Low 11/3
flutriafol (Rayora)* 0.7 to 1.4 21 to 28 +++ Low 3
fluxapyroxad (Xzemplar) 0.26 14 to 28 ++ Low 7
isofetamid + tebuconazole (Tekken)* 3 14 to 28 +++ Low 7/3
mefentrifluconazole (Maxtima)* 0.8 21 to 28 +++ Low 3
mefentrifluconazole + pyraclostrobin (Navicon)* 0.7 to 0.84 14 to 28 ++++ Low 3/11
metconazole (Tourney) 0.37 14 +++ Low 3
myclobutanil (Eagle) 1.2 to 2.4 14 to 28 +++ Low 3
penthiopyrad (Velista) 0.3 to 0.5 14 to 28 +++ Low 7
propiconazole (Banner MAXX) 2
4
14
28
+++ Low 3

prothioconazole (Densicor)*

0.196 14 to 28 +++ Low 3

pydiflumetofen + azoxystrobin + propiconazole (Posterity XT)*

1.5 to 3 14 to 28 ++++ Low 7/11/3
pyraclostrobin (Insignia)
WG
SC

0.5 to 0.9
0.4 to 0.7

14 to 28
14 to 28
+++ Low 11
pyraclostrobin + boscalid (Honor)* 1.1 14 to 28 ++++ Low 11/7
pyraclostrobin + fluxapyroxad (Lexicon Intrinsic) 0.34 to 0.47 14 to 28 ++++ Low 11/7
pyraclostrobin + triticonazole (Pillar G) 3 lbs 28 ++ Low 11/3
tebuconazole
(Torque)*
(Mirage)*

0.6 to 1.1
1 to 2

21
14 to 28
+++ Low 3
thiophanate-methyl
(3336)
(3336 Plus)
(3336 G)

4 to 6
4 to 8
6 to 9 lbs

14 to 21
14 to 28
14 to 21
++ Low 1
triadimefon (Bayleton) 1 to 2 30 +++ Low 3
trifloxystrobin (Compass) 0.2 to 0.25 21 to 28 ++ Low 11
trifloxystrobin + triadimefon
(Tartan)*
(Armada)

2
1.2

21 to 28
21 to 28
+++ Low 11/3
triticonazole
(Trinity)
(Triton)

1 to 2
0.3 to 0.6

14 to 28
14 to 28
+++ Low 3
triticonazole + chlorothalonil (Reserve)* 3.2 to 5.4 14 to 28 +++ Low 3/M5
1 Other trade names with the same active ingredients are labeled for use on turfgrasses and can be used according to label directions.
2 Units are oz, fl oz, or lb depending on formulation. Apply fungicides in 2 to 5 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet according to label directions. Use lower rates for preventive and higher rates for curative applications.
3 Use shorter intervals when conditions are very favorable for disease.
4 Fungicide Resistance Action Committe code. Products with same code have the same mode of action and are in the same chemical class.
* Products marked with an asterisk are not labeled for home lawn use.
Efficacy Rating
++++ = excellent control when conditions are highly favorable for disease development
+++ = good control when disease pressure is high, excellent control when disease pressure is moderate
++ = good control when disease pressure is moderate, excellent control when disease pressure is low
+ = good control when disease pressure is low
? = not rated due to insufficient data
Resistance Risk
Low = Rotate to different chemical class after 3-4 applications; tank mixing not necessary
Medium = Rotate to different chemical class after 1-2 applications; tank-mixing with low or medium risk product recommended
High = Rotate to different chemical class after EVERY application; tank-mix with low or medium risk product for EVERY application
? = not rated due to insufficient data

Species Data

  • HOST SPECIES
    • creeping bentgrass, annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue
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  • MONTHS WITH SYMPTOMS
    • June to September
  • STAND SYMPTOMS
  • FOLIAR SYMPTOMS LOCATION / SHAPE
    • dieback from leaf tip, blighting of entire leaves
  • FOLIAR SYMPTOMS COLOR
    • tan, yellow, orange
  • ROOT / CROWN SYMPTOMS
    • roots, stolons, rhizomes, and / or crowns dark brown or black
  • FUNGAL SIGNS
    • none
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