Red Thread

An easily recognised disease of turfgrass, due to its distinct red needles which are present on infected leaves. It is a common disease of Slender and Strong Creeping Red fescues and Perennial ryegrass, although it is a cosmetic disease and turf will readily recover with physical and cultural controls. It is prone to attack turf that is lacking in vigour, is stressed and nutritionally poor, especially where Nitrogen is lacking, typically attacking in mid to late summer, through to early autumn.