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lawn problem - anyone identify this?

Posted by Thermo on June 7, 2014 at 5:23pm in Pesticides

A customer of mine has had this lawn down for about two months and been looking after it with no problems. This weekend this black powder has appeared on the grass in some patches. Its in isolated areas and the grass appears healthy once its removed.

Its on a south facing well drained garden.

any answers as to what it is and how to solve it gratefully received

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  • Brian Reece June 7, 2014 at 8:44pm

    Sounds like a harmless slime mold?...It's caused by a combination of dampness and warmth I believe?
    It sounds like it's a new lawn so will be watered regularly at the moment?..

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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd June 8, 2014 at 5:05pm
    Looks like aphids to me!
  • Thermo June 8, 2014 at 7:15pm

    ive not actually seen it nick, only got the photos emailed yesterday, but funnily enough that was my first thought when I looked at the photo!

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    Phil Voice June 8, 2014 at 7:27pm
    Brian's right...it's slime mould

    https://www.scottslawnservice.com/sls/templates/index.jsp?pageUrl=s...



    Brian Reece said:

    Sounds like a harmless slime mold?...It's caused by a combination of dampness and warmth I believe?
    It sounds like it's a new lawn so will be watered regularly at the moment?..

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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd June 8, 2014 at 9:06pm
    Doh!

    I guess I can't always be right :)
  • Thermo June 9, 2014 at 7:35pm

    thanks for your help guys, appreciated as always

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