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Meet David Ketchum, InsectIQ/Nutrilawn's Lawn Supervisor and Certified Pest Operator with 30+ years of experience helping Tampa Bay homeowners enjoy healthier, greener lawns.

🌟 Employee Spotlight

Meet David Ketchum: The Lawn Supervisor Behind Tampa Bay's Healthiest Lawns

At InsectIQ/Nutrilawn, we believe a great lawn starts with great leadership — and few people embody that more than our Lawn Supervisor, David Ketchum. With over 30 years of hands-on industry experience, David brings a level of knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence to every property he oversees.

From customized fertilization programs to proactive lawn care solutions, David's expertise is a big reason homeowners and businesses across the Tampa Bay area trust InsectIQ to protect and enhance their landscapes.

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Experience
30+ years in the lawn care industry
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Role
Lawn Supervisor at InsectIQ
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Specialty
Customized fertilization & proactive lawn care
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Service Area
Tampa Bay area

What David Brings to Every Property He Oversees

Three decades in the lawn care industry have given David a deep, practical understanding of what Florida turf actually needs to thrive — through scorching summers, heavy rains, and everything in between. That experience shows up in how every property under his supervision is treated.

Customized Fertilization Programs
Approach
Every lawn gets a program tailored to its grass type, soil condition, and sun exposure — never a one-size-fits-all treatment
Result
Greener, denser turf that holds up through Florida's heat and rainy season
Proactive Lawn Care Solutions
Approach
Catches early warning signs of pests, disease, and stress before they spread, rather than waiting to react
Result
Fewer surprise brown patches and costly lawn renovations down the road
Hands-On Quality Control
Approach
Personally inspects properties and oversees the technicians who service them, day in and day out
Result
Consistent, dependable results customers can count on visit after visit

Thank you, David — for three decades of dedication, and for helping our customers take pride in their lawns every day.

Why Customers Trust David's Leadership

  • 30+ years of real-world lawn care experience. David has seen nearly every lawn issue Florida weather can throw at a property, and knows how to solve it.
  • Deep knowledge of Florida-specific grasses. From St. Augustine to bahiagrass, David understands what each grass type needs to stay healthy in our climate.
  • An eye for detail other supervisors miss. Small warning signs get caught early, before they turn into bigger, more expensive problems.
  • Mentors and trains the team servicing your lawn. David's standards shape how every InsectIQ technician approaches their work.
  • A genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. Property after property, David treats every lawn like it's his own.

Want the Same Level of Care for Your Lawn?

David and the InsectIQ/Nutrilawn team are ready to bring the same knowledge and attention to detail to your property. Schedule a free evaluation and see what a difference experienced leadership makes.

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