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Introduction: 0:00
How to Identify Anthracnose: 0:35
How to Inspect for Anthracnose: 2:13
How to Treat for Anthracnose: 2:54
How to Prevent Anthracnose: 4:58

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Anthracnose is a foliar disease affecting a wide variety of plants, from trees to grass to garden and ornamental shrubs. This fungus can defoliate trees leaving them bare and vulnerable and can cause large patches of turfgrass to brown and die out.

The term “anthracnose” actually refers to a group of diseases that affect their host plants in similar ways. Different types of anthracnose are actually caused by different pathogens. An anthracnose disease affecting a tree won’t be able to spread to affect turfgrass.

Anthracnose generally looks like irregularly-shaped lesions on the leaves of the affected plant. In fruit-bearing plants, lesions can also form on the fruits themselves. These lesions can look like small brown or black spots where the fungus is growing, and in some cases, it can cause holes to form right through the leaf. These holes are very irregularly shaped with brown or yellow edges, making them distinguishable from pest damage which usually has some identifiable pattern. Younger developing leaves are more vulnerable to disease development than older leaves. In severe cases in trees, defoliation can occur, where large numbers of heavily infected leaves fall from the tree earlier in the season than expected. Some trees may even form cankers, sunken areas with swollen edges.

Anthracnose of turfgrass can look different depending on the time of year. During the cooler months, the disease will look similar to anthracnose of trees and other leafy plants; the blades will yellow and wilt while black spots form towards the base of the grass. During the warmer months, the disease will look similar to other patch-forming lawn diseases, as you’ll find large patches of brown grass.

If you suspect your plants are being affected by anthracnose, check all plants on your property and note any signs of disease development. Anthracnose can affect grass, landscaping plants, potted plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, shrubbery, and trees. In turf, disease development is encouraged when the grass is stressed from low nitrogen, compacted soil, drought, or insect activity. Also, note how much leaf litter or other organic debris your property may be holding, as these act as catalysts for the spread of the fungus.

To get rid of Anthracnose, you’ll need to use a fungicide like Patch Pro. Patch Pro is a systemic fungicide that contains the active ingredient Propiconazole and is used to treat and prevent a wide variety of lawn and ornamental diseases, like brown patch or leaf spot. Keep in mind that Patch Pro is only labeled to treat Anthracnose in turfgrass and in certain trees. Do not apply Patch Pro to fruit or vegetable-bearing plants grown for consumption. To treat Anthracnose in Dogwood or ornamental Walnut trees, you’ll need to conduct a full coverage application of the tree’s leaves. To treat Anthracnose in Sycamore trees, conduct a flare root injection.

To stop Anthracnose from coming back, you’ll first need to rake your lawn and pick up any organic debris. The Anthracnose fungus can survive in fallen leaves or other debris. The fungus on these leaves will then produce spores in cool, moist weather, which will then spread by wind or rain. You may also want to prune away and dispose of affected leaves or branches still on the tree.

Once the lawn’s been cleaned, the most effective way to protect your lawn from diseases and fungi is to maintain its health and keep it strong. By taking proper care of your grass, it’s more capable of fighting off lawn disease when it comes around, thus halting the spread of the disease.

Another way to boost your lawn’s health is to fertilize it properly. When shopping for fertilizer, pay attention to the product’s NPK ratio, and pick one that will keep your lawn’s contents at appropriate levels.

Finally, be sure to keep up with regular applications of Patch Pro. Fungicides operate best as preventive applications. To protect your lawn from Anthracnose, make a preventive application with 1 fluid ounce of product applied over 1,000 square feet once every 14 to 28 days.

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