Pythium Blight Of Turf

About Pythium Blight Of Turf

This turfgrass disease causes rapidly spreading, water-soaked patches that turn brown and thin, often appearing during hot, humid weather common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Pythium blight primarily affects cool-season grasses, thriving in poorly drained soils and excessive thatch. Prompt lawn care practices and proper drainage can help reduce its impact.

Pythium Blight Of Turf is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Pythium Blight Of Turf regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.