Allergy Technologies expands pest prevention program in Philadelphia, Pa.

Allergy Technologies, the manufacturer of ActiveGuard mattress liners and creator of the ATAHC Program, has entered into a new agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) that will expand ATAHC’s implementation from 3,500 homes to more than 8,400 residences across Philadelphia’s affordable housing communities.

This expansion marks the largest deployment of ATAHC to date and positions Philadelphia as a national leader in proactive, sustainable pest-prevention for vulnerable residents.

The agreement includes a continuation of PHA’s 2024 upgrade to ATAHC Complete, the most comprehensive version of the platform. ATAHC Complete combines the original ATAHC Bed Bug Program with the structural-pest program called ATAHC Plus into one unified solution.

ATAHC Bed Bug, ATAHC Plus and ATAHC Complete replace reactive models with a proactive system that combines initial screening and remediation with long-term monitoring and prevention. Using long-acting solutions such as ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, ATAHC creates a protective barrier against bed bug re-infestation. But the Program’s true strength lies in its holistic design — one that engages residents, property managers, pest-control professionals and community stakeholders in shared accountability. This approach not only ensures consistent access for treatment and inspection but also builds trust between residents and property staff. Most importantly, ATAHC employs residents to act as Program liaisons, facilitating a more seamless experience and offering a career development pathway.

“Early detection and sustained prevention are essential, but the heart of ATAHC’s success is partnership,” said Joseph Latino, president of Allergy Technologies, in a news release. “ATAHC Complete is designed to deepen those partnerships. By working hand-in-hand with residents and housing staff, we not only reduce reintroductions and infestations but also dramatically reduce day-to-day disruptions and the operational strain caused by recurring pest issues.”

Program results

As the first site in the nation to implement the ATAHC Bed Bug, the Philadelphia Housing Authority experienced a reduction of bed bug reintroductions by greater than 97 percent over the first 4 years of Program inception, a 35 percent reduction in projected bed-bug-related operating expenses and a 40 percent reduction in resident and staff contact time with pest-management professionals.

“With this new agreement, nearly 5,000 more Philadelphia households will gain access to a Program that has consistently and measurably changed the quality of life for residents and property staff,” said Gus Carey, founder and managing director of Allergy Technologies, in a news release. “Affordable-housing residents deserve solutions that work and ATAHC Complete brings an even higher level of reliability, control and support to communities that need it most.”

Allergy Technologies expects the expanded ATAHC footprint in Philadelphia, now enhanced with ATAHC Complete, to serve as the “gold medal” blueprint for affordable-housing communities nationwide seeking long-term, cost-effective and resident-centered pest prevention.