Insect barrier
BugBarrier Tree Band, from Envirometrics Systems, is a pesticide-free, pheromone-free, adhesive banding system that consists of a dense, flexible fiber barrier and an adhesive film barrier. It is easy to install and remove, and is required to be EPA registered as a “mechanical pesticide.” Fall and spring cankerworm, gypsy moth, winter moth and forest tent caterpillars are the most frequently targeted pests. However, the band can also trap other insects. READER SERVICE #51
Plant cam
The GardenWatch Cam by Phase 3 Systems is an easy-to-use, low cost, weather resistant, time lapse camera. Equipped with six time settings, including a 7th setting that is custom-made by the user, the GardenWatch Cam can be used in any situation, no matter how frequent the user wants to take photographs, saving them all as JPEG images. READER SERVICE #52
Barcode scanner
DENSO ADC released its AT20B handheld barcode scanner. DENSO’s Advanced Scan Plus technology gives the AT20B twice the scanning speed of previous models, increasing operator efficiency. A super-deep scanning field allows smooth close-up and distant operation, regardless of the scanner’s position. Using the latest DENSO algorithms, the AT20B can scan poorly printed or otherwise difficult-to-read barcodes. The device also allows trouble-free scanning of wide barcodes. The AT20B is extremely durable, with a shock-absorbing construction that allows it to withstand being dropped onto a concrete floor 6 times from a height of 1.8 meters or 60 times from 1.5 meters. The device also features IP42 dust- and water-resistant protection, as well as a connector-cable locking mechanism that prevents damage to the connector or cable. A data-verification function allows verification to be done with a single scanner, while data-editing functions allow simple programming (ADF scripting) for data truncating, sorting and converting. A command-control function enables the scanner to be controlled by a PC for fully automated operation. READER SERVICE #53
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