Hairy Wisps on grass blades

HairyKnuckle – posted 06 July 2005 07:37

We have had very hot humid weater around here lately and a storm came by yesterday. This morning I noticed these hairy wisps attached to my grass and they seem to be attached to the dead blades. I noticed these before on my lawn and never thought anything about it but last August I stared seeing small dead circles of grass in the lawn. These circles filled in with new grass over time but I was wondering if I have a fungus problem?

Does anybody know what these are and could it be related to my dead circle area of last summer. I have a sprinkler system and have treated the lawn for grubs this year already.

I have digital photos but haven’t figured out how to show them in this forum.

HairyKnuckle – posted 08 July 2005 06:50

In case anybody can help, I’ve posted a pistureof the stuff on my lawn. It usually disappears by late morning.

http://users.zoominternet.net/~mgeubtn/IMG_GRASS_2A.bmp

gabe – posted 11 July 2005 14:10

those hairy wisps are the signs of a fungal infection. infact, it is the fungus. neat huh?

so short answer, is yes, you have a fungus which is causing disease, most likely dollar spot or brown patch.

is it a problem? that’s up to you. if it is causing enough damage to concern you, get your sample to a local cooperative extension office or plant diagnostic lab for ID and possible recommendations.

cohiba – posted 11 July 2005 16:57

Gabe,

Good advise. The ‘hairy wisps” are the mycellium of the disease. The only way to be sure of what disease is to have a lab test it out. Under a microscope its easy to see the distinct features of the different diseases.

My thoughts exactly…………..