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Recurring St. Augustine Fungus: Get Accurate ID, Then Targeted Treatment

Repeated fungicide failure means misdiagnosis or misapplication. Pay your County Extension Agent for lab ID — they'll prescribe the correct chemical and application protocol. Suppression isn't cure; accurate ID saves money and time.

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