Centipedegrass is susceptible to a number of pests. Symptoms include small circular dead areas after several years of good performance. Areas do not green up in the spring or begin to die in late spring or during drought stress. Grass at the edge of affected areas may yellow, wilt, and die.
Fairy rings appear as circular green or dead areas that continue to enlarge for several years.
Injury from certain broadleaf weed control herbicides and mismanagement can also display these symptoms. Continual loss of centipedegrass may indicate the need to choose another grass species. Centipedegrass is best suited for the southern half of Arkansas. See our Calendar for information on the care of your centipedegrass. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.