Laura Mahecha, Director of Agrochemicals at Kline & Company, has been featured in the March/April 2025 issue of International Pest Control, the leading global magazine for the pest management industry. Her article, “Pest Control in Professional Turf and Amenity Trees,” explores emerging challenges and solutions in managing pests across professionally maintained landscapes such as golf courses, parks, and residential areas.
The article draws on exclusive insights from Kline’s upcoming market study, Professional Turf & Ornamental: United States Market for Pesticides and Fertilizers. It highlights growing concerns around invasive pests like annual bluegrass weevils and pathogenic nematodes, as well as the increased adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and biopesticides.
Mahecha also discusses how digital access to pesticides and fertilizers, through e-commerce and big-box retailers, is reshaping the competitive landscape for manufacturers and service providers alike.
These insights reflect broader shifts in the turf and ornamental industry as professionals seek more sustainable, effective, and cost-efficient pest control solutions in an increasingly complex environment.
