Brown Patch

About Brown Patch

Brown Patch is a common turf disease in Middle Tennessee lawns, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. It appears as circular brown patches of dead grass that expand rapidly under warm, humid conditions, especially after heavy rainfall. This disease primarily affects cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, leading to unsightly damage and weakened turf if not properly managed.

Brown Patch is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Brown Patch regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.