Fungicides

A fungicide is a chemical that is used to kill fungi, fungal spores, and fungal infections. In lawn care, it is primarily used as a form of plant protection for landscapes.

Fungicides control diseases caused by fungi either by inhibiting the growth of the fungus or killing the fungal pathogen. Fungicides only work specifically on fungus and cannot eliminate bacteria, nematodes, or viral diseases.

Fungicides have been part of disease management in gardens, greenhouses, and lawns for quite some time. Fungal and lawn diseases can be detrimental to the health and aesthetics of a yard or landscape and thus the use of fungicides can be a safe and affordable way to put a stop to the disease and save the infected plants.

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Our Recommendations

Patch Pro Fungicide - Patch Pro Fungicide is a systemic fungicide that contains the active ingredient Propiconazole and is designed to get rid of a broad spectrum of harmful and unsightly diseases on plants and lawns. Patch Pro controls many fungi and diseases such as brown patch, powdery mildew, and blight.

This fungicide is able to cover a broad spectrum of common lawn fungus. It is also economical and safe to use on turf and plants. What you choose depends on your turf type, the formed fungal disease, and personal preference.

Tools Needed

• Pump Sprayer or Hose End Sprayer
• Selected Fungicide Product

PPE

• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Dust / Mist Mask
• Safety Glasses

How to Use Fungicides

Step 1: Identify the Fungus and Check Conditions

Specific plant types are more susceptible to some diseases than others, and researching and knowing plant disease susceptibility will help in creating a prevention schedule.

It is best to apply fungicide during the cool morning hours. If the temperature is more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, wait until it is cooler to apply the fungicide.

You must first know the type of fungus or disease your lawn has before selecting a fungicide for treatment. Once the disease and/or fungus has been properly identified, you can take a look at what fungicides work best to treat your lawn.

Step 2: Mix the Fungicide

Before mixing, determine how much product you need to cover the treatment area by calculating the square footage. To do this, measure the treatment areas length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage).

Depending on the diseases, mix Patch Pro at the rate of 0.5 to 4.0 ounces per 1 gallon of water per 1,000 sq. ft. 

So for example, if you have a yard that is 2,500 square feet, you would need to mix 1.5 to 10 ounces in 2.5 gallons of water.

Fill a sprayer halfway with water, add the measured amount of Patch Pro and fill the rest of the way with water. Agitate the sprayer until well-mixed, and you'll be ready to apply.

Step 3: Apply Fungicide To Infected Plants

Spray the mixture onto the grass or ornamental plants until the mixture is dripping from the blades and leaves. Use a nozzle on a fan spray setting for uniform coverage for best results.

Depending on the severity of your disease, you may have to re-apply the fungicide until you no longer see the presence of the fungus.

Things to Consider

In order to use fungicides successfully and safely and effectively, certain rules need to be put in place.

• First, it is important that a fungus problem is diagnosed correctly. There are a variety of different fungi that could emerge on a plant, and they can appear for different reasons. Before applying a fungicide, you have to make sure that you know which specific fungus you have and the cause of the disease. This way, you can know the right fungicide to purchase and the right cultural and environmental changes to make, making fungi less likely to thrive on your property.
• Secondly, it is important that after selecting a fungicide to apply to your infected lawn, you carefully read the label and follow the instructions. This will not only protect your plant from being further damaged but also protect you and the environment from health hazards from mishandling the fungicide.
• Finally, follow the label recommendations of the proper times to treat your lawn with fungicide and how often to apply fungicide applications. Timing of the fungicide application at the optimum times can enhance the effectiveness of the product and prevent the need for additional fungicide spray applications

Key Takeaways

• Fungicides are chemical products designed to stop fungus and damage lawn diseases from growing and spreading.
• It’s important to identify the fungal disease growing on your lawn so you can choose the right fungicide to treat it.
• Our top fungicide recommendation is Patch Pro Fungicide.
• Re-apply fungicides once every other week for three or more applications or at least until the fungal disease has been eliminated.