New Products

Plant growth station
Spectrum Technologies Inc. is offering its WatchDog 1000 Series Plant Growth Station. It displays temperature, relative humidity, and photosynthetically active radiation light levels. Daily light integral, degree day tracking and average day/night temperature level enhancements are added through SpecWare Software (sold separately).

The WatchDog 1000 Series Loggers are available in eight models, providing a wide range of monitoring options. They are a cost-effective choice for early pest/disease forecasting, plant growth monitoring and efficient irrigation management.

All models record over 10,500 intervals of data (219 days of information at 30 minute reading intervals) in fail-safe, non-volatile memory. The LCD screen displays current sensor readings and battery usage levels. READER SERVICE #56

Climate monitoring system
ClimateMinder is a wireless climate monitoring and control system from ClimateMinder Inc. It uses machine-to-machine mobile network technology to transmit actionable data from the greenhouse or field directly to growers’ mobile phones, computers and control systems. Growers can receive alerts to conditions that may threaten crops and to take timely action even when located great distances from greenhouses or fields. READER SERVICE #57

Irrigation controller
The EPIC-40 irrigation controller from Eco-Precise Irrigation Controls features touch-screen programming, 48 independent programs with six start times per program and one second operation times. The controller has eight to 40 independent stations with all stations being able to be operated simultaneously. It is remote-control ready with plug and play expansion. READER SERVICE #58

Label printer
The LX900 Color Label Printer from Primera Technology produces labels at speeds of up to 4½ inches per second. The semi-permanent print head produces razor-sharp text, brilliant graphics and photo-realistic printing. Separate ink cartridges for cyan, magenta, yellow and black help to keep operating costs low since only one color at a time needs to be replaced. Printer drivers are included for Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.5 or higher along with easy to use label design software for Windows. Most other popular graphic design programs for Windows and Mac can be used to design and print labels. READER SERVICE #59

Insecticide/nematicide
AzaGuard EC Botanical Insecticide/Nematicide from BioSafe Systems LLC is a 3 percent azadirachtin formulated insect growth regulator offering broad spectrum control of over 300 insect species. It works to prevent molting between larval, pupal and nymphal stages while also repelling insects on treated crops. AzaGuard meets the criteria of the National organic program for organic crop, turf and greenhouse production. It is available in 32 ounce Tip N’ Pour and 1 gallon containers. READER SERVICE #60

HAF fans
J&D Manufacturing is offering new Wide Guard HAF Panel Fans in two styles: a heavy duty 18 gauge galvanized housing and aluminum prop and a non-corrosive fiberglass housing with poly prop and stainless steel hardware.

Both models include front and rear heavy gauge powder coated fan guards. Fans are shipped fully assembled and ready to hang. Industrial loops are built into the frame to allow attachment to a chain or cable to hang the fan straight up and down or at an angle for greater control of the airflow.

The fans are available in 20- and 24-inch sizes with a powerful ½- or 1⁄3- horsepower motor and BESS Lab certified circulation fan ratings. The fans are direct drive with totally enclosed, dual voltage, UL/CUL certified motors that carry a full two year warranty. Motors are variable speed and can be operated with a separate variable speed control. READER SERVICE #61