Fusarium pach (aka pink snow mold) in cool wet weather

January 9, 2005

Fusarium patch, aka pink snow mold, can cause serious damage during wet and mild conditions that have recently occurred through the southern regions of the country. The current heavy rains in the West will set up ideal conditions for fusarium patch on poa and bentgrass greens, and may even result in infection of ryegrass overseeded bermudagrass. Keep an eye out for this disease and treat early if possible. The many combinations of products that are active against this disease are…