ADAPTING TO CHANGE: PRACTICAL DISEASE & INSECT MANAGEMENT FOR 2026 AND BEYOND

Tuesday January 13, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This presentation will review the disease and insect challenges currently impacting lawn care management in southeastern Massachusetts. We’ll explore how weather patterns have influenced recent turfgrass disease trends and identify any emerging patterns. Discussion will also cover how turfgrass insect populations have changed over the past 20 years, the factors driving those changes, and what new management practices should be considered as we move into the 2026 season and beyond.

CEU Credits: MDAR Pesticide

Scott Mackintosh, CPAg

Sales Manager

Scott Mackintosh is a Certified Professional Agronomist. He earned a master’s degree in plant & Soil Sciences from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Scott is dedicated to helping green industry professionals understand how to manage all turfgrass systems by providing science-based recommendations and sound agronomic principles. He strongly believes in continuing education and does his part by giving back to the green industry.