more... > Plant Disease Clinic > Fact Sheets > Turf > Bug Biz: Mole Crickets [Image: Mole Crickets] Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included. Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses [Image: brown patch] Large patch (formerly called brown patch) is the most common disease of warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. This article decribes the disease and how to manage it. Louisiana Plant Pathology: St. Augustine Decline [Image: st. augustinegrass] St. Augustine disease is a virus disease that affects St. Augustine grass across the Gulf States. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to mange it. Color photos are included. (PDF Format Only) Fungicides for Louisiana Turf [Image: Photo of Brown Patch] A variety of diseases affect both the quality and performance of turfgrasses in Louisiana. This publication provides information on fungicides registered for use on turfgrass in Louisiana.  more articles... Slime Mold Crust on Your Turfgrass [Image: Slime Mold Crust on Turfgrass] This publication includes information on the life cycle, damage and control of slime mold on turfgrass. Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet: The Centipede Decline Problem Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana. Although centipede is a low-maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions. Fairy Rings and Mushrooms in Lawns [Image: Mushroom and Fairy Rings in Lawns] We often see lawns with mushrooms or doughnut rings of dying or dark green grass. These are referred to as "fairy rings." This publication includes information on how to control fairy rings in your lawn.