If a fungicide is necessary, correctly identify the disease, select the proper fungicide, follow label directions, and apply it at the correct rate and time. Contact your county extension agent, another qualified individual, or refer to the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual for additional information. Turf Affected Bermudagrass and St. Augustinegrass Symptoms Circular brown areas up to 20 feet in diameter that develop during cool, wet weather in the spring or fall. Leaves wilt and die, resulting in large brownish tan areas. Brown patch usually is present in bermudagrass at time of spring greenup.
Management Provide good drainage and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization.
The turf usually recovers in warm, dry weather. Time Disease Occurs . Decline Turf Affected Centipedegrass Symptoms Circular dead areas appear in the spring and continue to enlarge during the summer. Grass at edges of areas may yellow, wilt, and die during stress periods. Ensure adequate potassium in summer and fall.