Tag Archives: Laetisaria

Laetisaria is a genus of fungi in the family Corticiaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains three species.

In lawn care the main species is Laetisaria fuciformis. This is commonly known in the lawn care industry as Red Thread. It is a very distinct lawn disease and gives a lawn a red/pink tinge.

Laetisaria fuciformis on lawns

Find out more about red thread, how to spot it and how to control it in these blog pages.

Does your grass have a red thread infection?

A lawn infected with Red Thread fungal disease

In the England, we are currently experiencing a prolonged period of warm, wet weather. Such conditions are perfect for the spread of fungal infections throughout lawn turf, as damp grass traps spores and creates the ideal environment for their growth. The most common, especially at the moment, is the fungus commonly called “red thread” (laetisaria fuciformis), and I… Read More »