I have a grey substance on my grass?

Question

When you pull a blade of grass out of the ground it looks like a bunch of grey eggs . . . and if I kick it, a dust looking substance blows out.. Any ideas?

Answer 1

grey sooty mold. fungicide

Answer 2

It's probably powdery mildew.

Iowa State University/photos

Powdery Mildew on Lawns

http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...

According to the link above it's not necessary to do anything but trim the trees for more sun and less shade.

Here is a bonus answer....LoL!

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Fels Naptha Soap

I buy mine at a ACE hardware

http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/ProductDetai...

This product is excellent for powdery mildew

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Although the package appears to be for insects only it is used for many things including some types fungi.

It's the least harmful of the products on the market it comes in 5% and 10% strengths..  If used according to directions it can be used on dogs for fleas.

Most garden centers carry it.

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Sevin Dust

Sevin Concentrate

Sevin with Hose End Sprayer

http://www.nelsonwholesale.com/Nelson_Wh...