Here are the reader poll results from the question posted throughout December on the Grounds Maintenance Web site, www.grounds-mag.com.

In your estimation, what is the net profit margin (accounting for ALL expenses, including administrative and overhead costs) you earn on a typical job?
		0-5%	11%
		6-10%	22%
		11-15%	23%
		16-20%	12%
		25-30%	9%
	More than 30%	12%

Look for this new reader poll question at www.grounds-mag.com.

For landscape contractors: Do you provide insecticide services to your customers?

A. Yes, but I contract with someone else to perform the service.

B. Yes, and I perform the service myself or have someone on my crew qualified to do it.

C. No, I do not currently offer this service, but I'm considering offering it.

D. No, I do not currently offer this service, and have no plans to offer it.