Take All Patch
Common Name
Take All Patch
Seasons of Activity
Severe during cool, wet years and in poorly drained turf.
Areas of Plant Infected
Roots
Cultural Methods of Control
Balanced nutrition, increase height of cut, reduce thatch levels, improve drainage.
Scientific Name
Gaeumannomyces graminis var
Key Distinguishing Feature
Small, light brown dead patches appear on turf. Stressed grass appears bronze to reddish brown and then fades to a dull brown. During winter affected patches turn grey. Patches may enlarge (up to 15cm a year) to reach diameter of 1m or more or may appear briefly and then cease to spread.
Key Products for Control:
Impala - 60mL/100sqm in 5L of water (sprayer only) or 6mL/10sqm in 9L of water (watering can)
Tribeca - 60mL/100sqm in 5L of water