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
Monday, October 1, 2012
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!
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
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
Monday, December 12, 2011
ActiveGuard Making Strides into New & Existing Markets in 2011
ActiveGuard was in front of decision makers in many major market segments in 2011, both at trade shows and through a comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign.
From a trade show standpoint, we at Allergy Technologies could not have been busier! We were visiting clients and potential new customers for ActiveGuard mattress liners throughout the year. Our list of trade shows, among others, included:
Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
Association of College & University Housing Officers (ACUHO)
BITAC – The Buyer Interactive Trade Alliance & Conference
Buildings NY
California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) Conference
Choice Hotels Annual Vendor Conference
Florida Pest & Lawn Show
Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association Conference
International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS)
Interstate Pest Management Conference
Lodging Conference
Lodging Magazine’s Bed Bug Conference
Long Island Pest Control Association Conference
National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Annual Conference
New York State Pest Management Show
North American Bed Bug Summit
Pennsylvania Pest Management Conference
PestWorld (NPMA)
Residex Bed Bug Symposium
Through our comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign, Allergy Technologies was able to reach hundreds of thousands of potential clients, as well. While we gained ground through our new monthly e-Newsletter, advertisements were in print in many key market publications, including:
AAHOA’s Lodging Business Magazine
ACUHO’s Talking Stick Magazine
American School & University
Cruise Industry News
Florida Pest Pro
Hotel Management Magazine
Lodging Magazine
PCT - Pest Control Technology
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s The Voice
Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC)
PMP - Pest Management Professional
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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