First time my Saint Augustine is producing long unattached runners. Cause??

I am pulling these sprouts, but is this a sign of fungus or root rot?
How to treat??

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 04/15/2020 @ 9:05 pm

Apparently the grass runners won't reproduce on dry soil, thatch or compacted soil, so they keep stretching. Prevention is proper mowing height, about 2 1/2 inches, proper fertilization, avoid overwatering, and adding a light helping of compost to the lawn in spring to aid soil health.

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