Termite control, chlordane residues

Leidy RB, Wright CG, Dupree Jr HE, et al. 1985. Subterranean termite control Chlordane residues in soil surrounding and air within houses. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 273 265-277. 

Subterranean Termite Control Chlordane Residues in Soil Surrounding and Air Within Houses... 

Past chlordane use, coupled with atmospheric transport as the major route of dissemination, produced global contamination of fish and wildlife resources and human populations. The chemical and its metabolites were frequently detected in all species examined, but usually at low concentrations. Residues in fish muscle sometimes exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration action level of 0.3 mg/kg fresh weight recommended for human health protection. In general, chlordane in animals is highest near areas where the chemical has been applied to control termites concentrations are highest in fat and liver, especially in predatory species. 

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