Anthracnose
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AnthracnoseCausal AgentColletotrichum spp. What is Anthracnose?Anthracnose is a destructive group of fungal diseases caused primarily by species within the genus Colletotrichum. It affects a wide range of deciduous and evergreen plants across various climates and is a serious issue in turf management worldwide. In turfgrass, Anthracnose is most commonly associated with Colletotrichum graminicola, which can infect:
Warm–humid conditions allow the pathogen to thrive, making Anthracnose a recurring problem on high-value turf surfaces such as golf greens, sports turf and amenity turf. Symptoms & How to Identify ItAnthracnose produces distinct visual symptoms depending on whether the infection is expressed as basal rot or foliar blight. Key identification features include: Foliar Symptoms
Basal Rot Symptoms
Patch Symptoms
Environmental Triggers Anthracnose activity increases when:
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Signs of Damage & What It Does to TurfIf unmanaged, Anthracnose can cause severe decline across turf surfaces:
Warm, humid climates and stressed turf (drought, compaction, nutrient imbalance) significantly worsen disease severity. How to Control AnthracnoseEffective management requires a combination of cultural practices to reduce turf stress and preventative fungicide applications in high-pressure environments. Cultural Management Strategies
Chemical Control
 Common Questions About Anthracnose (FAQs)
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Product Solutions for Anthracnose
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Velista Turf Fungicide 500gActive: 500 g/kg PenthiopyradVelista is a powerful broad spectrum fungicide that can be used all year round and can be trusted to keep your turf in excellent condition especially when high temperatures and high humidity hit your facility.
$473.00 incl. GST -
Lexicon Intrinsic Fungicide 500mLActive: 167 g/L fluxapyroxad, 333 g/L pyraclostrobinLexicon delivers peak performance under pressure, optimising disease control and providing plants with longer, stronger roots and increased growth.
$506.00 incl. GST -
Captan 800 WG FungicideActive: 800g/kg CaptanCaptan 800 WG controls a broad spectrum of diseases in turf, ornamentals as well as a range of crops including apples, almonds, grapes, pears, pistachios, stonefruit and strawberries.
$291.50 incl. GST -
Quali-Pro Compass Fungicide 1LActive: 500g/L fluazinamCompass Fungicide is a premium, unique, multi-site contact, protectant fungicide, the only registered fungicide for turf in FRAC group 29.
$495.00 incl. GST -
Patriot Fungicide 1LActive: 200g/L TebuconazolePatriot Fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide containing 100 g/L of the active ingredient Trifloxystrobin and 200 g/L Tebuconazole.
$443.30 incl. GST -
Quali-Pro Enclave FungicideActive: 365 g/L Chlorothalonil, 119 g/L Iprodione, 119 g/L Thiophanate-methyl, 36 g/L TebuconazoleQuali-Pro Enclave is registered for the broad spectrum, eradicant, curative and preventative control of Brown Patch, Fusarium Patch, Anthracnose, Dollar Spot, Helminthosporium, Grey Leaf Spot and Spring Dead Spot in all recreational turf management situations.
$632.50 incl. GST -
Quali-Pro Evolution FungicideActive: 120g/L Azoxystrobin, 200g/L TebuconazoleEvolution Fungicide is a premium, fungicide mixture containing 120 g/L of the active ingredient Azoxystrobin and 200 g/L Tebuconazole.
$302.50 incl. GST -
Banner Maxx FungicideActive: 15.5% PropiconazoleBanner Maxx is early curative treatment, providing systemic broad-spectrum control of Dollar Spot, Winter Fusarium, and the ERI complex (Couchgrass Decline and Take-all Patch).
$375.10 incl. GST -
Instrata Turf FungicideActive: 362 g/L Chlorothalonil, 57 g/L Propiconazole, 14.5 g/L FludioxonilInstrata is an excellent choice for use in a preventative program or curatively after first symptoms are evident.
$518.10 incl. GST -
Medallion Turf FungicideActive: 125g/l FludioxonilMedallion Turf Fungicide offers contact plus – exceptional spore busting capabilities on the leaf, in the thatch, and on the soil surface.
$1,156.10 incl. GST -
Dedicate Forte Stressgard FungicideActive: 240g/l TebuconazoleDedicate FORTE Stressgard® is a broad-spectrum DMI fungicide containing tebuconazole (240 g/L) with Stressgard Formulation Technology, and controls tough soil-borne and foliar fungal diseases in both cool and warm season turfgrass.
$297.00 incl. GST -
Dedicate Turf and Ornamental FungicideActive: 200g/L Tebuconazole, 100g/L TrifloxystrobinDedicate turf fungicide contains two active ingredients with two different modes of action, providing curative and preventative control. It has a contact and systemic action in turf which provides broad spectrum control.
$517.00 incl. GST -
Signature Xtra Stressgard Fungicide 2.75kgActive: 600g/kg Fosetyl-AluminiumSignature Xtra Stressgard is a true systemic fungicide that controls tough turf diseases – pythium and anthracnose, as well as enhancing turf health and minimising turf stress.
$377.30 incl. GST -
Azoxy 250 T&O FungicideActive: 250g/L AzoxystrobinAzoxy 250 T&O Fungicide (active constituent Azoxystrobin) is an effective xylem systemic fungicide that delivers excellent protection for up to 28 days against a wide spectrum of Turf, Nursery Stock and Ornamental diseases.
$330.00 incl. GST -
Edict Duo Fungicide 1LActive: 200 g/L Tebuconazole, 100 g/L TrifloxystrobinEdict Duo is a broad spectrum fungicide containing the active ingredients Trifloxystrobin (100g/L) and Tebuconazole (200g/L). It is registered for the control of Anthracnose, Brown Patch, Winter Fusarium, Helminthosporium diseases (including White Helmo), Leptosphaerulina, Curvularia, Dollar Spot and ERI (Ectotrophic Root Infecting Fungi) diseases.
$440.00 incl. GST -
Edict Fungicide 100mLActive: 200 g/L Tebuconazole, 100 g/L TrifloxystrobinEdict Disease Control is fungicide for use on Lawns, Azaleas, Roses, other general ornamental gardenplants. Edict Disease Control provides systemic andcontact disease control, both on a preventative andcurative basis. Edict controls Anthracnose, Brown Patch, Winter Fusarium, Leptosphaerulina (Leaf Blight), Curvularia (Fading Out) and Dollar Spot in lawn situations. Edict also controls azalea petal blight, myrtle rust, Botrytis Blight, Leaf Spots as well as mildew.
$61.60 incl. GST -
Maxtima FungicideActive: 400g/l MefentrifluconazoleMaxtima® is a revolutionary, broad spectrum DMI fungicide that can be applied on any turf, at any temperature and anywhere on your course.
$550.00 incl. GST$2,198.90 incl. GST -
Heritage Maxx FungicideActive: 95g/l AzoxystrobinHeritage Maxx combines systemic activity through xylem mobility, and translaminar movement to encourage multi-site uptake...
$187.00 incl. GST$765.60 incl. GST -
Impala FungicideActive: 96 g/L Azoxystrobin, 194 g/L TriticonazoleImpala is formulated for broad spectrum control of fungal diseases in turf.
$231.00 incl. GST$825.00 incl. GST -
Vantage FungicideActive: 95g/L AzoxystrobinVantage fungicide is a broad spectrum, systemic fungicide containing 95 g/L of the active constituent Azoxystrobin, a trusted chemistry for Australian turf professionals.
$71.50 incl. GST$496.10 incl. GST
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