Lawn Disease · Austin, Texas
Take-All Root Rot
St. Augustine and Bermuda, especially in alkaline Central Texas soils after wet springs.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats take-all root rot in Austin lawns through its lawn program: pre-emergent, post-emergent, and fertilizer in about 3 visits a year, with visits starting at $90. No contract. Call or text 512-203-0525.
How to recognize it
Irregular yellow patches that thin out, with short, dark, rotted roots and stolons.
Why it shows up
A root fungus that attacks during cool, wet periods, while the damage often shows up in summer heat.
How we treat it
A fungicide program and soil amendments to lower pH at the root zone.
What you can do
- Avoid overwatering in spring
- Mow high to reduce stress
Where we treat take-all root rot
Season in Central Texas: Active Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov; peak Mar–Apr.
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