Grass stressed during last year's drought and probably attacked by chinch bugs did not survive the winter very well. Now large patches of dead or dying grass are being attacked by brown patch. Whitam said it is difficult to sort out all the factors that have played a role in the decline of the grass, but experts are sure it involves a complex set of circumstances. So people are asking what to do.
Brown patch thrives in grass that is overfertilized with nitrogen.
But remember it is better to water heavily once a week than it is to water several times lightly, since such light watering promotes disease development. For more general information on lawn care, contact a county agent in your parish LSU AgCenter Extension office.