Pythium Blight

Pythium Blight Turfgrass Disease

Hot weather diseases (over 75 F)

When will it appear?

July-August
Hot: day temp >85F night temp >75F
Wet turf and high humidity
Poorly drained soils, and subsurface drainage.

Plants affected?

All turfgrass are susceptible
High fertility, dense turf

Symptoms?

Irregularly shaped area of dark green
(greasy looking), yellow, brown, or reddish
grass that enlarges very rapidly
Patches often concentrate in the wettest areas
Leaves are wilted and appear water-soaked

Can you see the fungus?

YES

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