Remote-managed IT services are becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. The reason is that the competition in the industry has gone up in recent years due to the increase in warehouses leveraging technology in their operations. However, the technology needs to be managed in an effective and cost-efficient way. This is where remote-managed IT service come in. This service can help you handle and utilize technology effectively to build a scalable business and eventually cater to a significant market portion.

Cannabis odor is one of the many things you have to deal with if you have a grow room. Since cannabis cultivation became legal in many countries, environmentalists and anti-cannabis campaigners have consistently complained about the effects of cannabis odor on humans and the ecosystem. These complaints have increased significantly over the years. Some stats records an 87 percent increase since cannabis cultivation became mainstream. In Denver, about 30% of odor complaints are reportedly cannabis-related.
Cannabis is a flower. Essentially the odor is expected. It takes special growing skills to manage this odor Many complaints have described this odor as skunky, flowery, fruity, or pungent. Cannabis grows with different features that produce this odor. During the flowering stage, cannabis produces lush, large, and crystal-like resin-covered buds. In the last six weeks of growth, the terpenes concentration of the plant significantly increases as the trichome becomes more active.
Essential oils from the terpenes are released into the air, giving off a distinct cannabis odor. If you had lived around a growth room with no filtration system, you might know how potent and strong the smell of cannabis buds can be.

Factors that Influence How Cannabis Smells

Although marijuana smell increases during the flowering stage, but your plants do not just start smelling the day, it starts budding. During the growth cycle, the level of smell you get from the plants differs. Many factors and growing conditions are directly responsible for the level of odor you get from your grow room. If you can control these factors, you probably might be able to regulate how your plant smells. The factors include:

1. Temperature

Just as with other plants, marijuana grows better under specified conditions. Many marijuana strains grow better at an ideal temperature range of 21 to 27 degrees Celsius. The prevailing atmospheric conditions and your choice of grow light might affect how hot or how cold your grow room becomes. If the temperature is high, the essential oils vaporize quickly from the plant and are distributed around the grow room. You will want to keep the prevailing conditions in the normal range to avoid this. While doing this, you also must make sure they grow room temperature does not fall below 15 degrees Celsius. This low-temperature range may negatively affect your plant yield and harvest quality.

2. Humidity

Regulating the relative humidity in your grow room also affects the smell of marijuana. Therefore, you will want to keep the humidity level at the ideal range at every stage of the plant's life. This is especially important during the flowering stage when the plants give off more essential oil. As a rough guide, the recommended humidity range and the corresponding growth stage are highlighted below:

• Cloning Phase = 70% to 80% humidity
• Vegetative Phase = 40% to 60% humidity
• Flowering Phase = 40% to 50% humidity
• Final Weeks of Flowering Phase = less than 40% humidity

At high humidity levels, marijuana odor can be retained much longer in the grow room. This is why you will want to keep humidity low during the vegetative and flowering phases.

3. Rate and Direction of Airflow

Air circulation is important for optimum growth rate. In addition to this, the rate and direction of air circulation affect how your grow room smells. Controlling these parameters might help you. If you have more hot and stale air retained in your grow room, the odor of cannabis is reinforced. Your plant might even smell more than you would normally expect. If air direction is poor, such that the entry path of air is the same as the exit path, your marijuana plants will also definitely smell more. Controlling the rate and direction of airflow can also help you with humidity and temperature.

Ways to Control Cannabis Odor in your Grow Room

Controlling cannabis odor is the best way to keep your growing operation secret and not get a complaint from your intrusive neighbors. So, let's face it. How do you better control the odor without compromising your yield?
In this review, we have compiled the best methods that can probably serve you. Then, all you have to do is consider the cost efficiency and select a method that better fits your growing space.

1. Select a Low-odor Strain

How about you simply avoid the odor through the growth cycle of your plant? Selecting the strains is probably one of the first things you would consider before setting up a cannabis grow room. Your choice of cannabis strains might greatly influence the cost of odor control. Depending on their genetics, different cannabis strains give off different odors. By choosing a strain naturally low in odor, you can easily save money on odor control.
Cannabis strains in this category include Durban Poison, Northern Lights, Shark's Breath, Poison Express, and Polar Express. These strains give off little or no smell. Durban Poison is especially popular for its odor-free character. Northern Lights is another low-odor cannabis strain developed specifically for indoor breeding. If you grow one of these varieties, you will get an odor-free environment in your grow space and environment. If you are not limited to a particular cannabis strain, this is the easiest method to solve the odor puzzle.

2. Consider Odor Neutralizers

If the growing operation is small and restricted to only a few cannabis stands, you might consider odor neutralizers. These products are cheap solutions formulated to suppress the aromas given from the cannabis buds. Odor neutralizers are easy to use and are readily available in agrochemical stores. You will want to better understand the components of these solutions before you select one. Odor neutralizers are so effective that long-term use can change the taste and smell of your cannabis harvest. Making inquiries from the store attendants can help you select a product with little or no effect on your plant taste and smell.
Your best selection should contain components that are biodegradable, non-carcinogenic, and skin-friendly. Some odor neutralizers are formulated as gels and presented in wide-mouthed jars. You can simply open these jars and leave them in the grow room for many weeks. However, you will probably be more successful with odor control during the flowering stage. If you are using a very powerful neutralizer, you might have to leave far away from the grow house. You can also consider odor-neutralizer sprays. They are easy to apply with a fast, almost immediate odor-control action.

3. Carbon Filters

Judging from its popular use, carbon filters are considered the most effective method of controlling cannabis odor. If your grow room is bigger or cultivate many stands in the same space, carbon filters are your choice. It is common to find carbon filters installed as part of the ventilation systems of large cannabis greenhouses. Although carbon filters are expensive, many cannabis farmers still prefer to use them. Also called carbon scrubbers, these equipment contain isolated units of activated charcoal. Carbon filters are installed such that the smell of the budding marijuana is forced through it. In addition, a powerful fan can be used to create a unidirectional airflow, removing the airstream from the growing area through the carbon filters.
One of the smartest ways of creating this flow is by installing the carbon filters in the exhaust system of your grow area. Hot air from the area containing diffused essential oils is forced upwards into the exhaust system. As the air enters the filter and interacts with the activated charcoal units, the filter scrubs the air of marijuana odor. The stream of air released into the atmosphere is clean and free from marijuana odor. Carbon filters continuously help clean and are durable –you only get to replace them after about 12 months.

4. Setting Up Negative Air Pressure

This trick works perfectly for greenhouses and small space grows areas. All you have to do is control the input and output rate of air in your growing area. To create negative pressure, you should have more air entering the growth space and less air leaving it. So, you draw out the odor-laden air, replacing it with clean, fresh air. One of the best ways of setting up a negative pressure is by using a powerful outtake fan, forcing the air out through the exhaust. You will combine this with a less powerful intake face. This setup makes more air leave your grow room and less air entering it. This method is only effective if you have a few marijuana plants in the growing area.

What You Should Not Use

To control cannabis smell, you will want to avoid ozone generators. In addition to constituting serious health hazards, there are many problems with using ozone generators for cannabis cultivation. They are not as effective as the methods listed here, and they are notoriously terrible for the environment. Fragrance sprays, plug-ins, and air purifiers are also not recommended. These options might serve domestic purposes, but they are useless in controlling cannabis odor.

Final Thought

Marijuana smells are normal and are part of the plant's biology. However, except in naturally low-odor strains, marijuana gives off more smell during the flowering and vegetative stages; installing a carbon filter is considered the most effective and durable method of controlling marijuana odor. Depending on your grow room size, you can also consider other methods detailed in this review. All you have to do is get the equipment and get them properly.

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From the time he was four years old, Joe Dezotell knew he wanted to grow up to become a soldier and serve his country.

Now, the retired U.S. Army veteran helps military families navigate the challenges of military moves as a Rental Support Coordinator with Penske Truck Rental's specialized Military Call Center.

Created in 2014, the call center is staffed by associates who understand the challenges of military moves, which helps them to reduce the stress for military families.

"It is a specialized team of Penske associates who all have a direct connection to the military from either their own service or a direct family member's service," Dezotell said. "You have someone who understands your needs and can help relate to you better to make sure this goes as flawlessly as possible."

Thousands of military families move each year either through a government-arranged move, where a contractor packs and ships their items, or through a Personal Procured Move (PPM) – formerly known as a DITY or do-it-yourself move.

For families choosing a PPM move – where the customer arranges to rent a truck to move their items – Penske's Military Call Center team can help.

"Our associates understand the special needs that go with a military move as far as how to weigh the vehicle, load it and unload it, and the need to save all of their receipts for their reimbursements from the government," Dezotell said. "Whether it is someone doing their first PPM move or their eighth or ninth one, we are there to guide them."

That guidance includes helping military families through the emotions of saying goodbye to family and friends and heading to a new destination with unfamiliar surroundings. "You have to understand the emotions that go along with that. It can be unsettling for the family," Dezotell said.

A military move – just like other household moves – provides key family time that can be used for activities, including sightseeing along the journey.

"We always tried to make it an adventure as we moved," Dezotell said. "We'd try to see something we would normally not have the opportunity to see."

Once arriving at the destination, military families – especially arriving on military installations – should prepare to receive a warm welcome and many helping hands.

"The loading and unloading tends to be easier for military members, especially if they are on base. Every time we moved on base, even though the neighbors didn't know who we were, we backed that truck up and everybody would come out and help," Dezotell said.

Penske is a proud supporter of the military, both active duty, reserves and veterans.

Penske Truck Rental, a division of Penske Truck Leasing, joined with Paralyzed Veterans eight years ago to create the #OneWay4PVA campaign, which encourages rental customers to donate $1 to Paralyzed Veterans Mission: ABLE campaign.

Penske associates regularly volunteer for organizations that support and honor our troops and veterans, like the Paul R. Gordon Veteran Social Center of Berks County in Reading, Pennsylvania.

In addition, Penske offers discounts on truck rentals for active military members and veterans when reserving one-way truck rentals online.

If you are in the military and need assistance with a move, call Penske's Military Call Center at 1-844-4TROOPS (1-844-487-6677).

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A quick introduction to the who, what and how of crypto scams.

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Solidproof is a Defi and smart contract auditing network introduced in mid-2021. This german-based platform aims to provide smart auditing services and bolster trust in the Defi space. 

When Solidproof launched, several other platforms were providing similar auditing services. Some of them have been in the industry longer and have done much more audits. So, what should make developers choose Solidproof over the other competitors?  Here are a few reasons. 

The Solidproof AutoTool Bolsters Efficiency

One of the significant reasons why Defi projects should use Solidproof is the auto tool. Yet to launch in full, this tool will help in streamlining the auditing activities. Standard auditing platforms use manual systems to scan for bugs and vulnerabilities.

Manual audits can help protect the security of the Defi contract and investors. But, they face one problem, lack of accuracy due to human errors.  Solidproof aims to change the course of Defi auditing completely. How? By using the auto tool.

The auto audit tool helps to automate the entire process of smart auditing contracts. It has pre-installed parameters that look into any errors connected to smart contracts. The idea is to enhance the speed of the audit process. More so, the auto tool will help provide more accurate audits. Every Defi project using Solidproof will enjoy fast, accurate, and efficient audits.

Accordingly, the auto tool will provide convenience for developers. Standard Defi auditing often involves very long processes. By using the auto tool, everything is easy for the average developer. The developer can send their smart contract files directly to the auto tool. After sending, the auto tool works on the rest and releases the report.

The Auditors Provides Fixes

A good auditor does not only identify bugs and errors; they give recommendations. That is one of the main tasks of Solidpoof auditors. In their auditing process, the network conducts two rounds of audits. The first round involves checking for flaws and bugs.

The auditor releases a PDF list of all the bugs identified in the project. This list shows the extent of damage the bug or vulnerability can cause.  It goes to the developers of the smart contract to give them a chance to make changes.

The auditor gives the developing team possible ways to fix the problems. These recommendations ensure that the developer can make all the changes before the final report. By using the fixes given, developers will secure the contract entirely.

Solidproof Has Gained User Trust

Solidproof as a Defi auditor gained massive user trust. The most primary purpose of auditing projects is to improve confidence in projects. Today, due to the many security issues, Defi has been losing investor trust.

But, auditing projects can return trust to Defi. First, Solidproof itself has user trust. They have over 60 thousand followers on Twitter and 39 thousand on telegram. These numbers increase every other day, increasing confidence.

Solidproof partners with several top launchpads like Unicrypt and Pathfund to increase the levels of trust. Solidproof's trust levels increase because of their openness with audit reports. They post each report on the medium page for easy access. So, how can trust in Solidproof impact Defi projects?

Once Defi projects accept Solidproof's auditing, they enjoy increased trust levels. The trust increases since investors realize that the project has no flaws. Since Solidproof is a trusted auditor, its report will increase trust in a project. Moreover, the partner launchpads can easily list any project audited by the Solidproof network. 

Good Customer Feedback

Of course, before engaging with any online service provided, it's vital to look at what the customers are saying. What do the customers say about this project?

On their home webpage, Solidproof shows some feedback from their already audited projects. The feedback praises the platform for providing quality and professional services. 

You can get other feedback and reviews from social networks like Twitter. Visit the audited projects and see what they say about the services. The positive customer feedback is good for Solidproof and its clients.

Data Security Regulations

Solidproof is a reliable auditing network owing to its adherence to regulations. Based in Germany, Solidproof is subject to regulatory requirements in Germany and Europe. Among the regulators include, DGSVO which is the agency for Data privacy. Developers and users do not fear exposure to their data. 

Final Word

Solidproof is proving to be a unique Defi contract auditor owing to the features and services it provides. The auto tool is, of course, the most crucial element of this network. It automates the entire audit process. Generally, based on the reasons provided above, Solidproof is a good choice for the Defi project. 

On top of auditing, Solidroof provides KYC scanning services. The idea of KYC scanning involves checking for any money laundering risk surrounding the project. Hence, any project that asks for a KYC scan will undergo thorough scrutiny of the team members.