Snow Mold |
Utah County: (801) 373-2065 Salt Lake County: (801) 347-1240 |
Description: A disease in lawns caused by fungus. There are two types of Snow Mold, the pink mold (Microdochium Patch) and the gray mold (Typhula Blight), and both can create a problem. Note the appearance of grass blades, the mold growth on the lawn to identify pink or gray snow mold. Pink snow mold grows outwards with a rusty edge, and appears as small yellow-green spots before it turns pink. Grass blades are light tan in color and appear tangled. The same with pink snow mold, gray mold appears as yellow-green spots then turns to grayish-white. Peak Season: Spring Treatment: Fungicide. It is most effective if used before snow fall, and are not effective in use during spring time when lawn is damaged already by snow mold. For worse cases of the disease a combination of different methods (chemical and biological) will be used. Light raking in the area can be done for less severe cases. When will I see Snow Mold? Snow molds occur during winter and become visible as spring comes. Damage from snow mold fungi usually becomes apparent as the snow melts and exposes the grass in late winter. Fungi likes to bread in moist areas, frequently under pile of snow, and it can be anything that covers grass like pile of leaves; this can also cause snow mold. How do I get rid of Snow Mold and how long will it take? Not every lawn is affected by snow mold. It does not awfully destroy lawns but grass will green up longer if infected this fungus. To get rid of snow mold:
How to prevent Snow Mold from infiltrating my lawn? Here are preventive measures to avoid snow mold infecting turfs:
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