Red Thread normally attacks lawns made of fine grasses such as the Fescues, and some Ryegrasses. It is more likely on turf that is rarely - if ever - fed! Again we are back to a good maintenance regime to prevent this particular disease.







It is usually a problem on such lawns in the year following a hot, dry summer. In the late autumn months, look for patches of bleached out grass which will have small red or pink rigid growths in moist weather conditions. The areas start as small as 1 in across - soon spreading.
In the growing season, Red Thread disease can be kept under control - even eradicated - by a good feeding regime for the lawn. This will strengthen the grasses and help a lot in negating the Red Thread disease.
After feeding, the affected areas often turn into straw-like grasses. These will soon be removed by normal mowing.

Prevention and Control of Red Thread Disease.
At first signs treat with Carbendazim Lawn fungicide. Follow this up in the spring with a high Nitrogen lawn Fertilizer - NOT in the autumn. However, spiking and top-dressing can/should take place in the autumn. Care for your fine grass lawn and it will rarely if ever be a problem.

Regular feeding and lawncare go a long way in combating Red Thread Disease in lawns.