What is Red Thread?
Red Thread is a grass fungal disease that affects grass when the lawn is under stress, such as during drought, periods of high humidity, or improper mowing practices. It gets its name from the distinctive reddish-pink threads or strands that form on the grass blades.
How to Recognise Red Thread
Reddish-brown patches of thinning grass, often with fine red threads or pink, cotton-like particles at the base of the blades. Infected areas appear ragged and may mix with healthy grass.
In severe cases, grass looks scorched or yellowed, with irregular patches from 5 to 50 cm wide, sometimes merging into larger areas.
How Did My Lawn Get Red Thread?
Although high humidity is the main cause, several other factors can contribute to the development and spread of Red Thread.
- Moisture: Excessively wet or humid conditions create an ideal environment for the fungus to thrive.
- Low nutrition: Grass lacking in nutrition is more susceptible to red thread infection.
- Low Mowing Height: Cutting the grass too short weakens it and makes it more vulnerable to diseases.
- Poor Air Circulation: Lack of airflow and poor drainage can create a conducive environment for the growth of red thread.
Tackle Red Thread Before It Spreads
Book a professional lawn assessment today and let our experts treat Red Thread early, restoring your lawn’s health and vibrant green colour fast.
Red Thread Treatment
Our Red Thread Grass Treatment is specifically formulated as a liquid tonic, packed with vital micronutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining the health and vitality of your lawn.
These nutrients target areas of stress within the grass, such as those caused by poor soil conditions, overwatering, or nutrient deficiencies—factors that often create ideal conditions for Red Thread to thrive.
By nourishing the grass at a deeper level, the treatment helps strengthen the plant's natural defences, making it more resilient to stress and less susceptible to fungal diseases like Red Thread Grass Disease.
Beyond its disease-fighting properties, this Red Thread Lawn Fungus Treatment also enhances the lawn’s colour. The carefully balanced formula not only reduces the visible effects of Red Thread but promotes healthier, greener grass.
Within 7–10 days, you can expect to see your lawn recover, showing improved growth and a more vibrant appearance.
The dual action of stress management and colour enhancement makes this treatment an ideal solution for lawns affected by Red Thread Lawn Disease.
If you're looking for the best treatment for Red Thread lawn disease, our comprehensive Red Thread Lawn Treatment UK offers an effective solution.
*Figures shown are approximate and based on available data. For illustrative purposes only.
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