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Orange Rust on Lawn: Harmful to Kids and Pets?

Sharon in Central IL: orange rust on grass, 14 grandkids playing. Rust = fungal disease, stress-induced (drought, low fertility). Not communicable to humans. Soil test first. Lawn guy fertilizes 6×/yr—may be wrong type/timing. Fix soil, reduce stress, rust fades.

Nothing is 100% safe for 100% of people, but rust isn't a health hazard.

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