Allergy Technologies, PHA Expand ATAHC Complete Program to Protect 8,500 Homes

PHILADELPHIA - Allergy Technologies, manufacturer of ActiveGuard Mattress Liners and creator of the ATAHC Program, has entered an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority 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 expanded agreement includes 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 ATAHC Plus, a structural-pest program that addresses rodents, cockroaches and other structural public health nuisance pests, 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 reinfestation. 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 collaborative approach ensures consistent access for treatment and inspection and builds trust between residents and property staff, something often missing in traditional pest-control efforts. ATAHC also employs residents as program liaisons, creating a more seamless experience and offering career-development opportunities.

“Early detection and sustained prevention are essential, but the heart of ATAHC’s success is partnership,” said Joseph Latino, president of Allergy Technologies. “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.”

PROVEN RESULTS. The Philadelphia Housing Authority, the first site in the nation to implement ATAHC Bed Bug, experienced a reduction in bed bug reintroductions of more than 97% over the first four-plus years of the program, a 35% reduction in projected bed-bug-related operating expenses and a 40% 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 improved quality of life for residents and property staff,” said Gus Carey, founder and managing director of Allergy Technologies. 
“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.
For more information about ATAHC and ATAHC Complete, visit www.atahcnow.com or www.allergytechnologies.com.