Fungus DESTROYED My Ryegrass How To Fix

[@terrywatts1060]

Oh wow.

[@jpaterson507]

You’re the best Pete. Thanks man for sharing

[@j_rea_ncsu]

For the rest of my life, anytime something is dead, I will be calling it "dead as a hammer." 😭

[@matthewthrush1123]

What about milk as a fungicide?

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

I planted some of your cool blue in a few bare spots where I killed Poa Trivialis and it started to root down in 2 days, green sprouts in 4

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

I killed off some some Poa Triv last spring. That stuff sucks.

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

@@aguyandhiscomputer big time

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

@@TopTierLawnCareServices my wife was mad she had to look at it all summer but it's nice and green nownwoth good grass. Figure it's only one season out of many.

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

@@aguyandhiscomputer sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

@@TopTierLawnCareServices indeed

[@njphil1279]

Tough year here in NJ also. Between the fungus killing the lawn, grubs eating the roots, squirrels eating the grubs, 90s for 6 weeks and no rain. Thank God it's only grass

[@PNWLawnGuy]

What height are you mowing your ryegrass as we head into June and the summer months? I’m assuming reel cutting still?

[@alceja3522]

Never seen Pythium until I seeded PRG. Saw it in early December here in CA. Only took out out few small spots

[@mhuntercorrell]

I did have to use Segway to stop the Blythe!

[@mhuntercorrell]

Over $400 for a pint. Well worth it. At the time, there was not a generic alternative. I’m not sure if there is one, now. Fortunately, a friend split the bottle with me.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Garden Weasel FTW 💪🔥🇺🇲👍

[@fpdawson]

Loving that t-shirt, Pete! Go Heels!!

[@Methodical2]

If you go over the spot with the garden weasel in two opposite directions the seeds will disappear.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Good old pythium blight. I use Subdue Maxx to control it, same product, does great. It can definitely, definitely spread though Pete!!! It's devastating to golf courses late August and September. Mowing is the classic way it spreads. Nothing at all worse than seeing that mycelium on the ground in the morning!

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks good Pete but what do you do with your dead grass???

[@RioTheHitman]

Pete can I put down grub killer on newly seeded lawn? Grads is like 2 weeks old

[@jakestatefarm915]

Cheaper to just to overseed and let the pythium play out since your gonna have to do both

[@chinaridernc4303]

Pythium took out a great chunk of my GCI TTTF Last week 😭 the lawn was just a few weeks old. I dried out the area and raked it up and reseeded that area now that the temps are cooler and shouldn’t be an issue now. I’m in asheboro NC

[@chinaridernc4303]

I treated with potassium phosphite and that seemed to stop the spread. Keeping up every 2 weeks

[@whereisthedollar]

@@chinaridernc4303 I agree as a prevent, potassium phosphite . Had it in my Bio stimulant 3 weeks ago. Ian on the way. My over seed is 2 weeks old. Hitting it tomorrow. Propiconazole has done it's job with the water thus far.

[@thomaspaquette9991]

I learned my lesson a couple years ago. I do a preventative fungicide application prior to seeding. Zero issues the last two years and we had temps in the 90’s through mid September here in the Midwest. When it comes to the yard I live by Pete’s phrase “get your dirt right”.

[@ChefDevo1776]

Dang

[@NextLevelLawnCare]

One of the best parts about having rye grass is how quick it is to repair!

[@dsfrye01]

Just finished the same process yesterday with areas that washed my fescue seed out. No fungus, just washout. That garden weasel is a great tool.

[@Methodical2]

I wish I could find a garden weasel twice that size.

[@MrReefaddict]

I’m with you Pete! Every time I do a renovation I get Pythium. Midwest humid nights so I took the plunge and bought some Subdue be Maxx. Works great.

[@jaredgmetz]

I stopped using Ryegrass because it's so prone to fungus disease in the summer. I only use KBG, TTTF and Fine Fescues for shade.

[@brandonwynn3965]

Same so far treated with diseasex. It’s looking a lot better.

[@shanew7361]

Yea azoxystrobin works too.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

@@shanew7361 Azoxystrobin will not control pythium. There's a boatload of research on pythium as it wipes out entire golf course fairways and greens every year. It's either not pythium but another mycelium producing fungus like brown patch or the conditions improved and it got pushed back but Azoxystrobin has no control over pythium related diseases. Chlorothalonil has shown to offer some control but not much. There's very few fungicides to control pythium, that's a big reason 16oz's is $250.

[@lilflip1820]

My St Augustine has two large sections that are getting destroyed by fungus. Propiconizale is slowing it down but not stopping it.

[@PristineAutoDetailing]

Subdue Max has been my saving grace the past couple years with my rye. I only apply in the humid months so a bottle should last me a few years. That fungus is rough!

[@lrieke8300]

Purchased your t t f that has some creeping. What is best soil temp range to sow????

[@lrieke8300]

Actually overseeing existing t t f with it

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

50 to 70 is my thought. That's when I seed in Michigan.

[@jjc8015]

When Pete says check you later I wait in case there’s a little extra like today! It’s like a short movie clip after the credits. 😂

[@antsinmyeyesjohnson_5052]

Hey Pete - any tips for those who cannot access fungicides? In Canada homeowners are not permitted to buy fungicides due to customs import laws. We don't have that easy button y'all get.

[@fadetoblack51]

Perhaps baking soda?

[@antsinmyeyesjohnson_5052]

@@fadetoblack51 I'll give that a shot! Thanks

[@andrewszabo1552]

Great vid Pete! My experience - if ya catch pythium the morning it's visible, Scott's disease ex will take care of it if you treat it that same day - no exceptions. Ignore it for 24 hours and it's too late. It's the cheapest hail Mary to try as a curative.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That sucks but a relatively easy fix. I love the grounds keeper rake as well. That thing is just awesome. 👊🏼

[@mhuntercorrell]

Pete: We discussed fungus in my Bermuda turf a few years ago. Common Bermuda is pretty resistant to fungus, but once you get into the hybrid Bermuda grass, it becomes a problem. I dealt with Pythium, last year and beat it. It obviously hurt my feelings, but, after an “expensive” treatment, it came back stronger than ever. I do use a mix of Azoxy and Prop for preventative, and it has been spot on. Cheers, Just might be your number 1 fan! 🙏🏻

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

People claiming Azoxystrobin will control pythium in these comments. If you get pythium, Azoxystrobin will have zero impact on it. There's endless research on it. Chlorothalonil will potentially slow it down but no guarantees. If you sprayed Azoxystrobin on pythium and it stopped it then it wasn't the azoxy that did it. Conditions dried out, temperatures fell, something else. Or it wasn't pythium. By the time you see mycelium that plant is dead. There's no controlling it you can only stop it from getting worse. Please, don't mow over pythium. It will spread and it can destroy your whole yard in less than a week. As Pete likes to say your yard will be dead as a hammer. It's vicious. Worst of the worst.

[@mhuntercorrell]

It’s one of the best preventatives out there.

[@Dsaubt]

I agree. I have three ryegrass yards and the only effective fungicide to prevent and treat pythium is mefenoxam. And it is a nasty disease.

[@x-man4702]

Chlorothalonil is not labeled for residential use.

[@2001eskimo]

@@x-man4702 🤫

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

​@@x-man4702I know that, at least in MD where I am. I have a 1200 square foot bentgrass putting green. Without it I'd be screwed so I do use it on the green. They can sue me if they'd like for the tiny bit I need. I don't use it anywhere else. I've had pythium blight wipe out a majority of my green in the fall. Daconil isn't even a great preventative for it but I use Subdue Maxx to truly prevent it. If you spent what I've spent to have a professional level putting green you'd use it too!

[@Aehaze]

I got hit hard with Pythium this year here in Michigan. Unfortunately it took its toll on quite a bit of the yard. Had a lot of work to do a couple weeks back.

[@criscristofferson7381]

LET’S GET THAT ROOT BOX REVEAL, BROTHER PETE!

[@Simpleboneguy]

Hi Pete, great video from you as always. What's that tool you use in this video to rough up the surface? Thank you

[@jessewood3999]

You've found the one down side of rye. Once it grows up a bit more it should kill a lot less.

[@MrAwesome3O5]

Hey Pete…you ever sharpened the manual reel mower before? Would love to see how to sharpen it

[@joelehoe3542]

None of your barking buddies in this one Pete? 😆

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. Pete , slap that lawn into submission. 😎

[@markfurchtenicht8274]

Grass seed is a patience only known to true grass lovers. Good video! 👍

[@ColeSpolaric]

Pete, Listerine is really good at taking out fungus. 3 to 4 parts water to 1 part Listerine. Original formula and of course a generic brand.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍🇺🇸

[@robvolpi3247]

I’ll stick with my BioAdvance Fungicide!! A little bit pricey for the homeowner

[@shanew7361]

Why not use Propiconazole 14.3 Fungicide?

[@robvolpi3247]

How do you get rid of Pythium fungus? Our top recommendation to treat Pythium Blight is Mefenoxam 2AQ. Mefenoxam 2AQ is a systemic fungicide that contains the active ingredient Mefenoxam and is designed to get rid of various harmful fungal diseases, including Pythium Blight. It is also the most affordably priced option to tackle the disease.

[@whereisthedollar]

@@robvolpi3247 Mefenoxam Efficacy Rating++++ High azoxystrobin + propiconazole Efficacy Rating++ Ref:NC State Extension

[@madebeen]

As usual pete and cgi delivering the best content on youtube!!!

[@williamgates2466]

Where the barking dogs at. Now you keep saying check you later and you come right back. I think you have food on your mind

[@joemccall8991]

Go 'Heels!

[@hoosierhillslawncare]

2nd! Good evening!

[@jeffreybryson]

Glad you're able to test these for us. I'm north of you and still holding a 45 LB bag of CGI TTTF blend to over seed. Too hot and dry here, but still dominating neighbors.

[@crosinator7175]

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