Turfgrass Diseases

When irregular, discolored patches are observed in the lawn, a turfgrass disease may be the cause. View these topics and photos for information on the most common turfgrass diseases in Louisiana and the recommended management options.

Still not sure what disease is affecting your turfgrass? Consider having your turfgrass tested using the Plant Diagnostic Center service.

Horticulture Extension Personnel

Identification of Turfgrass Species

All Turfgrass Species Cool Season Species Warm Season Species

Management Practices

Calculations Calibration Methods Cultural Maintenance Practices Establishment Methods

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Soils and Soil Fertility

Soil Nutrients Soil Properties

Turfgrass Diagnostics & Laboratories

Turfgrass Diseases

Dollar Spot Fairy Ring Gray Leaf Spot Large Patch Slime Molds St. Augustinegrass Decline Take-All Root Rot

Turfgrass Groups

Turfgrass Insects

Billbug Black Cutworm Crawfish Fall Armyworm Ground Pearl How to Collect a Nematode Sample Mole Cricket Nematodes Red Imported Fire Ant Southern Chinch Bug Tropical Sod Webworm Two-Lined Spittlebug White Grub

Turfgrass Weeds

All Weeds Broadleaf Weeds Sedges and Grass-Like Weeds Weedy Grasses

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