Environmental Controls

Argus Debuts New Website

Argus Controls Systems Ltd. has launched an updated corporate website featuring new content and a new look (www.arguscontrols.com).The new website has... more »

Greenhouse Climate Control Innovator Dies

Bob Klaeser, who designed two of the most popular greenhouse controllers for Wadsworth Control Systems, the STEP 50 and the STEP 500, died on Oct.12, ... more »

Techniques for Fighting Rising Energy Costs

The industry has seen a surge in growers upgrading their greenhouses to make them more efficient. Innovative companies recognize the need to invest in... more »

Grower 101: Controlling Your Environment

In 1955, if growers had any controls at all, they used thermostats. In the 21st century, thermostats are still a rugged, reliable choice but time and ... more »

Heat Delay in Poinsettias

While 'Freedom Red' was the most important poinsettia variety in most of the country over the past 10 years or so, heat delay was not a topic that was... more »

Grower 101: Growing Plants Cooler, Part I

It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of the cost of heating a greenhouse is incurred at night. Given the long nights of winter in the North, ... more »