It can be demoralizing to see dead patches on your lawn after all the hard work. However, you can restore beauty and vitality to your yard with the right materials and methods. It is important to identify the cause of dead spots on your lawn so that you can fix them.

How to diagnose and resolve dead patches on your lawn?



Brown spots on a green lawn can be unsightly and a sign that there is a larger problem. These are the most common signs that your grass may be dying and how to get rid of them.

Fungus

You may notice irregular patches on your lawn or delicate, light-colored areas in your webbing. This could be a sign of a fungal infection.

• Weather or conditions that are extremely wet
• Poor air circulation
• Insufficient sunlight

Solutions: In extreme cases, a fungicide can be applied. However, it is possible to resolve the problem by increasing maintenance and using drier weather.

Chinch Bugs

Many people mistake chinch bugs for lawns that are suffering from drought. The first sign of chinch bug damage is yellow grass turning brown and dying. The grass will turn brown and die, and chinch bugs will begin to move towards the edges of the dead grass. This causes dead patches to spread.

Solutions: Remove thatch and other overgrowths by raking the area. Use an insecticide that is specifically for chinch bugs on your entire lawn and not just the affected area. After the insecticide has dried, you can seed or resoil any bare areas. For proper lawn maintenance, contact us.

Grubs

Grubs can be very destructive to grass. Because they feed on roots, lawns infested by grubs will feel spongy or lift easily in affected areas. Overly saturated soil is the most likely reason grubs appear in spring and summer.

Solution: Remove dead grass from the area and then clear it for treatment. Apply an insecticide to the affected area. Water well. After the area is dry, you can seed or resod it. For effective and efficient pest control, contact us.

Use of inept mowing techniques

Mower blades too low or too dull can cause grass blades to become damaged and bare.

Solutions: Keep your mower in tip-top shape and adjust the height according to the type of grass.

Urine

Due to high levels of nitrogen in urine, cats and dogs that urinate in the same spot can cause dead patches.

Solution: Train your pet to urinate off your property or somewhere else. As a preventive measure, water the area immediately.

Chemicals

Your grass can be killed quickly by herbicides, pesticides, or gasoline. You should look for a brown spot in the exact area of the spillage or where you may have added chemicals to your mower.

Solution: After the spillage, water the area well.