Rust

Pathogen: Puccinia spp.

Identification

Symptoms

  • Orange or yellow pustules that rub off on shoes or equipment
  • Thinning and off-color turf
  • Often appears on slow-growing stressed turf
Season
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Regions
All Regions
Turf Hosts
Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue

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This is identification help, not a diagnosis. Symptoms described here can overlap between diseases and other causes (drought, wear, nutrient deficiency). When you're not sure, or before applying any treatment, contact your state's Cooperative Extension office - most offer free or low-cost diagnosis and know your local conditions best.