Thursday, December 6, 2012

Allergy Technologies LLC Continues Funding Bed Bug Research at The Ohio State University with a 2nd Year $100,000+ Research Grant

Allergy Technologies LLC, manufacturer of ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners, is funding a second year of bed bug research at The Ohio State University with an additional $100,000+ grant. This grant is an extension of last year’s support by the Company that enabled the launch of this essential research initiative.

Extension of this programmatic grant to The Ohio State University will allow for the continued support of a variety of research investigations relating to bed bugs, including various product efficacy, treatment protocols, and application methods to control bed bugs. Given the continued rise in bed bug infestations and the growing cost of treatments throughout the country, Allergy Technologies' continued sponsorship will allow for much needed field and lab research integral to the development of promising bed bug products and strategies. Given the impact of the bed bug scourge that is sweeping the nation, the results of this research may have direct influence on treatment and preventative strategies for residences, colleges and universities, and hotels.

“Allergy Technologies’ funding of this research allows us to continue and complete some very valuable studies and trials relating to bed bug behavior, control strategies, resistance, repellency and more,” said Dr. Susan Jones, principal investigator on the project. As part of the 2nd year of the grant, Susan Jones, PhD and her team of urban entomologists will continue to examine behavioral and feeding characteristics of bed bugs, including their response to existing and novel products related to bed bug management.

According to Dr. Jones, “the core rationale of this research is to improve pest management practices and protocols relating to the proper control of bed bugs. Year Two funding gives us the opportunity to apply the results from the important laboratory studies we completed in the first year and transition into field studies while continuing to expand our fundamental behavioral research.”

Gus Carey, Managing Director and CEO of Allergy Technologies acknowledged the strong affiliation that his company has with Dr. Jones and The Ohio State team. “We have been continuously impressed with the knowledge and dedication of Susan Jones and her group of urban entomologists. Dr. Jones’ strong understanding of bed bugs and their habits was one of the key reasons for working with Ohio State in the first place. Her work over the past year has greatly enhanced our understanding how bed bugs behave in the field and we look forward to continuing that research to help us find working solutions to eliminate these pests.”

“Bed bug infestations have dramatically increased over the course of the last decade, making this research so much more valuable to the pest control community,” said Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Allergy Technologies. “This grant directly underscores Allergy Technologies’ principal business paradigm of continuing our focus on supporting both the pest control industry and inner-city communities through our Philanprofit™ efforts.”

ActiveGuard by Allergy Technologies LLC, are thin and breathable liners easily installed onto mattresses and box springs, which kill bed bugs and dust mites continuously for up to two years.

Allergy Technologies and a team of research entomologists originally developed ActiveGuard for use against house dust mites. Distinct from encasements, ActiveGuard has been extensively lab and field tested for use in both active and preventative bed bug control strategies.

About Allergy Technologies

Allergy Technologies is a subsidiary of A. Carey Co. LLC, which focuses on using philanthropy as a core business strategy for its businesses. Through its Philanprofit strategy, a portion of all ActiveGuard proceeds go to help fund inner-city homeless and women’s shelters and asthma clinics.

For more information, call (866) 978-6288 or visit www.allergytechnologies.com.

Media Contact:
Ed DeMask
DeMask Marketing
630-768-1404, cell
630-389-0572, office
ed@demaskmarketing.com

Friday, November 2, 2012

NPMA Recap: Allergy Technologies Hosts “Evening on the Island” Social Gathering for 150 Pest Management Professionals at PestWorld 2012

NPMA Recap: Allergy Technologies Hosts “Evening on the Island” Social Gathering for 150 Pest Management Professionals at PestWorld 2012

AMBLER, Pennsylvania (Friday, November 02, 2012) – Pest Management Professionals from across the country gathered at Allergy Technologies’ “Evening on the Island” event during PestWorld to discuss industry news in a social atmosphere. The event was held on October 18th at the Boston Sheraton Hotel with approximately 150 PMPs in attendance.


The event was hosted by Allergy Technologies LLC, manufacturer of ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners. According to Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Allergy Technologies, the “social” aspect of the gathering was the secret to its success.

“PMPs attending PestWorld have a diverse variety of evening activities available to them, but we wanted to host a ‘party’ in the truest sense of the word so that industry professionals could gather and relax,” said Latino. “For that reason the event was designed as a social gathering with no product or sales pitches…it really was a complete success! We’ve heard from many PMPs since who have thanked us for hosting such a unique event.”


The room was transformed into a tropical motif, complete with rattan furniture, dramatic up- lighting of tropical trees in ActiveGuard’s blue and fresh tropical arrangements throughout. In keeping with the Boston locale, Allergy Technologies provided a full raw bar, lobster rolls and other fresh fish that everyone enjoyed.

This event followed Allergy Technologies’ successful nationwide promotion – “Take the ActiveGuard Challenge” – in which PMPs who purchased ActiveGuard Mattress Liners were given a chance to win a new iPad with every order. The promotion ran from July through September.


ActiveGuard is the only standalone pro-active strategy for preventing a potential bed bug infestation. Distinctly different, and a powerful alternative to encasements, these liners actually kill bed bugs within 72 hours; even those resistant strains studied! These thin and breathable liners are easily installed onto mattresses and box springs and kill bed bugs and dust mites continuously for up to two years.

The Company’s field and observational research clearly demonstrates the use of ActiveGuard in bed bug control programs result in reduced technician call backs; installation at initial service as only four sizes fit almost every mattress and box spring; quick installation by one technician; no added replacement expense if ripped or torn; and, increased customer confidence. All of these factors lead to increased revenue for the PMP on each bed bug job ActiveGuard is used!

Extensively lab and field tested, ActiveGuard’s ability to keep on killing bed bugs provides continual protection against any adult bed bugs, nymphs or eggs that may be introduced into a room.

About Allergy Technologies

Allergy Technologies is a subsidiary of A. Carey Co. LLC, which focuses on using philanthropy as a core business strategy for its businesses. Through its Philanprofit strategy, a portion of all ActiveGuard proceeds go to help fund inner-city homeless and women’s shelters and asthma clinics.

For additional information, call (866) 978-6288 or visit www.allergytechnologies.com. Also, “like” the ActiveGuard Facebook Page and follow Allergy Technologies on Twitter. In addition, sign-up to receive the Allergy Technologies’ monthly eNewsletter.

Media Contact:
Ed DeMask / DeMask Marketing
630-768-1404, cell / 630-389-0572, office
ed@demaskmarketing.com

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Monday, October 1, 2012

How to Make More Money on Bed Bug Work

Pest Management Professionals are happily discovering they can make more money on bed bug work by incorporating ActiveGuard Mattress Liners into their active control and preventative strategies. PMPs are no longer passively trapping bed bugs, hoping they don’t escape; ActiveGuard kills them 24/7 and continuously for two years.

Here are just a few ways active liners can improve your bottom line: (read more)

• Increased sales to end users
• Can be used in conjunction with encasements – increasing sales to end users
• Expand your hospitality business by offering your hotel clients a novel preventative program that will
save them time and money while increasing guest confidence and brand reputation.
• Reduce the number of call backs, protecting the resident, mattress and box spring
• Reduce the incidence of re-infestations due to rips and tears, common with encasements
• Lower inventory carrying costs, four ActiveGuard SKU’s cover 99% of available beds
• Easy, one-technician installation saves time and money
• Carrying only four SKUs on service vehicle allows for installation at the initial service,
saving the cost of returning while increasing initial treatment effectiveness
• Selling as part of a pro-active preventative program
• Kill any bed bugs missed during cleanout service
• Two-year residual sale opportunities
• Dust mite abatement

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Colleges and Bed Bugs – Tips and Advice

What to Do IF YOU SUSPECT you HAVE Bed Bugs

First…Do Not Pass Go...Do Not Collect $200…contact ‘Resident Life’ or its equivalent on campus!!! Nationwide, student housing departments are sensitized to this issue and react to this problem quite seriously; they will in turn contact their licensed pest control operator immediately.

Cooperation and Communication are Instrumental in Eradicating this Pest

The ultimate objective is to rid your residence of all bed bugs in as quick and least disruptive a manner as possible. Constant communication and cooperation are key elements in achieving success! Try not to panic; bed bugs are very stressful but the problem will be resolved and we want your focus to be on your studies.

Rather than Do’s, here’s a SIMPLE LIST OF DO NOT’S

1. Do not throw items away or remove them from your room
If items are not properly secured and removed correctly, you may inadvertently spread the problem to surrounding areas including other student rooms. Also, if the item is not properly tagged (e.g., ‘suspected bed bug infested’), another student may pick up a discarded infested item and introduce it into their room.

2. Do not attempt to control this problem by yourself
The school you’re attending has licensed professionals to handle this problem. Your efforts, though well intentioned, may severely complicate the situation, making eradication more difficult. Once again…CALL RESIDENT LIFE or your housing department!!!

3. Do not move into another room unless directed to do so
The knee jerk reaction is to pick up and get out of there! Although a natural inclination, you do not want to be the vehicle on which bed bugs hitchhike! Once again, Resident Life is prepared to instruct you each step of the way!

Additional tips to help reduce the incidence and severity of a bed bug issue.

• Keep your room tidy and reduce clutter as best possible; a messy cluttered room is hard to treat and serves as a comfortable habitat in which bed bugs like to hide.

• Securely bag laundry; washing your clothes, personal items and linens in hot water and/or drying at the hottest possible setting for thirty minutes will kill bed bugs and their eggs.

That’s it! Leave the burden of solving your problem to the professionals. Report your issue immediately to Resident Life and take their direction…their goal is to keep you safe and bed bug free!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

‘Take the ActiveGuard Challenge’ for a Chance to Win an iPad!



Allergy Technologies knows that time is money for Pest Management Professionals. During the months of July and August, we are challenging PMP's to switch just one bed bug account over to ActiveGuard Mattress Liners and see the positive impact we can have on your bottom line.

ActiveGuard Mattress Liners kill bed bugs on mattresses and box springs and will continue protecting your customer even after all other short term residual treatments stop working. Fewer callbacks and a one technician install are helping PMP's make more money with less labor. PMPs who make the switch can enjoy an easy installation at the time they provide the initial service and carry fewer inventories since ActiveGuard has just four SKU's. And, if all that isn't enticing enough, one lucky winner will go home with their very own iPad, just for taking the challenge.

Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Allergy Technologies, said the contest was developed to help PMPs make more money with their bed bug work.

“We feel very confident that PMP's will see an immediate impact on their bottom line after switching just one account to ActiveGuard Mattress Liners,” he said. “The iPad will, no doubt, be an asset to the lucky winner's business, as well.”

PMPs will receive one entry per purchase during the months of July and August. The winner will be announced on October 1st on the Allergy Technologies’ website and Facebook page and will be notified via email and/or phone.

For complete contest details and to enter online please visit http://www.allergytechnologies.com/ActiveGuardChallenge.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Allergy Technologies Signs Exclusive Agreement with Hospi-Tel to Distribute ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners to the Hospitality Market

Allergy Technologies LLC has signed an exclusive distribution contract with Hospi-Tel, allowing it to represent and sell ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners throughout the hospitality industry nationwide.

Hospi-Tel, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hospitality and healthcare products will exclusively represent ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to all hotels, motels and other lodging facilities throughout the country.

According to Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Allergy Technologies, working with Hospi-Tel represents a significant growth opportunity for ActiveGuard Mattress Liners.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Hospi-Tel to distribute ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to such a broad spectrum of this audience,” Latino said. “Hospi-Tel already sells products to an array of industry segments that represent an ideal prospective customer base for our product. This distribution agreement clearly represents tremendous growth potential for both us and Hospi-Tel; a true ‘win-win’ relationship.”

Hospi-Tel will be distributing ActiveGuard in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and will likely grow pending registration for the product’s use in Mexico, Canada, the balance of the Caribbean and other countries.

David Freedland, President of New Jersey-based Hospi-Tel Mfg., Co., is excited about working with Allergy Technologies to introduce ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to new and emerging customer bases.

“We are pleased to be representing the ActiveGuard Mattress Liner. It provides Hospi-Tel with an innovative, effective and novel product solution that we can offer to our customers looking for a preventative and active tool in fighting bed bugs,” Freedland said. "We are impressed by the results of the extensive testing Allergy Technologies has done with ActiveGuard and know that it meets our standard of excellence to be a member of the Hospi-Tel family of products we offer. We are confident it will meet with widespread acceptance. We’re going to focus on making this the new standard for reasonable care as a pro-active preventative solution within the country’s hospitality industry.”

ActiveGuard is the only pro-active strategy for preventing a potential bed bug infestation. Distinctly different, and a powerful enhancement to encasements, these liners actually kill bed bugs within 72 hours; even those resistant strains studied! These thin and breathable liners are easily installed onto mattresses and box springs by housekeeping staff, and kill bed bugs and dust mites continuously for up to two years. Extensively lab and field tested, ActiveGuard’s ability to keep on killing bed bugs provides continual protection against any adult bed bugs, nymphs or eggs that may be introduced into a hotel room.

About Hospi-Tel

Hospi-Tel Mfg. Co. was founded in 1976. Since its inception, Hospi-Tel has been dedicated to manufacturing shower curtains and cubicle curtains exclusively for the contract market. This focus has led to the expertise necessary to produce products that are designed to meet the rigors of the markets the products are used in, as well as provide outstanding award winning customer service. We are proud to be known as industry leader and innovators that find solutions to the many unique applications that are an everyday occurrence.

About Allergy Technologies

Allergy Technologies is a subsidiary of A. Carey Co. LLC, which focuses on using philanthropy as a core business strategy for its businesses. Through its Philanprofit strategy, a portion of all ActiveGuard proceeds go to help fund inner-city homeless and women’s shelters and asthma clinics.

For more information, call (866) 978-6288 or visit www.allergytechnologies.com. Also, “Like” the ActiveGuard Facebook Page, follow Allergy Technologies on Twitter and visit our page on Pinterest. In addition, sign-up to receive the Allergy Technologies’ monthly eNewsletter. To contact Hospi-Tel, call 800-631-0462, or e-mail info@hospitel.com.

Media Contact:
Ed DeMask / DeMask Marketing
630-768-1404, cell / 630-389-0572, office
ed@demaskmarketing.com


Monday, February 20, 2012

EPA Issues New Label for ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners: Product Now Can Be Used by Persons of all Ages

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new label for ActiveGuard™ Mattress Liners, removing restrictions from its use. ActiveGuard can now be used by persons of all ages.

ActiveGuard’s new labeling, approved by the EPA and now being routed for approval at the state-wide level, removed five restrictions from the previous label. These changes make the use of ActiveGuard available to persons of all ages, including small children.

In addition to removing the age restriction – previously ActiveGuard was labeled for use with children over the age of five (5) years old – four more restrictions were also removed from the prior label as a result of the EPA’s review of ActiveGuard.

Allergy Technologies LLC, the manufacturer of ActiveGuard, submitted a review of relevant exposure data to the EPA, which supported their decision to remove these restrictions from the product’s use.

According to Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Allergy Technologies, the new label opens new markets and will assist in expanding the company’s growing foothold in existing segments.

“The EPA’s decision is not only tremendously positive for Allergy Technologies but also for Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) and end-user customers including homeowners, hotel owners and general managers, multi-family and public housing property managers, cruise ship professionals and more,” said Latino.

“The industry’s best pro-active tool for killing bed bugs just became easier to use across the board. We’ve always been dedicated to providing the industry with a tremendous product that is a staple in their fight against bed bugs. Once the new labeling has been approved state-wide, PMPs across the country will be able to use ActiveGuard without restriction.”

According to Marty Overline, President of Aardvark Pest Management (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), “ActiveGuard has been a tremendously effective tool for me and my customers in reducing call backs and protecting my customers from further bed bug incidents. This label change allows me to offer ActiveGuard as an additional IPM tool in households, timeshares, apartments and shelters where I have not yet been able to use ActiveGuard to help treat rooms of children under 5 years old and with other sensitive accounts. I am very excited to be able to offer this product as needed for all my bed bug jobs.”

ActiveGuard are thin and breathable liners easily installed onto mattresses and box springs, which kill bed bugs and dust mites continuously for up to two years. ActiveGuard mattress liners kill bed bugs within 72 hours, even for those resistant strains studied!

As part of a comprehensive pro-active strategy for treating an active bed bug infestation, ActiveGuard is an excellent choice for use as the final step in treating bedding. These liners' ability to keep on killing bed bugs provides for continual protection against any adult bed bugs, nymphs or eggs missed during initial treatment and any bed bugs re-introduced after treatment has been concluded.

Distinct from encasements and originally developed as a natural extension of the globally used mosquito nets by a team of research entomologists for use against dust mites, ActiveGuard has been extensively lab and field tested for use in both active and preventative bed bug control strategies.

About Allergy Technologies Allergy Technologies is a subsidiary of A. Carey Co. LLC, which focuses on using philanthropy as a core business strategy for its businesses. Through its Philanprofit strategy, a portion of all ActiveGuard proceeds go to help fund inner-city homeless and women’s shelters and asthma clinics.

For more information, call (866) 978-6288 or visit our website. Also, visit the ActiveGuard Facebook Page or follow Allergy Technologies on Twitter @activeguardml. Click here to sign-up to receive Allergy Technologies’ monthly enewsletter.

Media Contact: Ed DeMask / DeMask Marketing: 630-768-1404 (cell), ed@demaskmarketing.com