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

Will the cap placed on the H-2B visa program have an impact on your business in 2005?
31%Yes, it will result in a shortage of labor for my company

6%No, I filed for workers before the cap was put into place

61%No, I don't use H-2B workers

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

How do you keep up with changing local and state regulations concerning pesticide and fertilizer use? (If you rely upon more than one method, select the one answer that represents the one you most often rely upon.)

A. I rely upon local news sources, such as my local newspaper.

B. I rely upon my suppliers to keep me informed.

C. I rely upon manufacturer labels.

D. I rely upon industry publications and Web sites.

E. I rely upon industry associations of which I'm a member to keep me informed.