Large patch on zoysia

Large patch caused by Rhizoctonia solani has been hammering zoysia in the transition zone over he past month. A good example of the potential for damage was posted by Dr. Mike Richardson (@ArkansasTurf on Twitter) at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. During the spring and fall when warm season C4 grasses are growing slowly, the fast growing rhizoctonia can overcome the plant defense mechanisms and the plant will succumb to the disease. The only way to prevent the damage during…