Beetles (Pests) & Fungus

Pests (black beetle etc) and funguses (virtually unheard of in Sir Walter but more prevalent in other buffalo types) can also be the cause of problems with your lawn, however these add up to less then 1% of turf related problems.

You can check for beetles by soaking an area of a metre square and seeing how many float to the top. If you get 20 or more you may have a problem and can treat with a suitable pesticide (usually one with clyforifous as an active constituant).

Funguses can also be treated with a suitable garden fungicide such as Bayleton or Mancozeb plus depending on the type.