Chlordane Pesticides, Still a Concern for Chicago Property Owners & Renters

The environmental and building consulting experts at EC2 provide inspection and testing services for chlordane and other dangerous pesticides.
 
 
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Dec. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Between 1948 and 1988 a pesticide known as chlordane was used extensively across the Midwest, including the greater Chicago area.  Among chlordane’s uses was as a pesticide against termites.  It degrades very slowly so its presence around many types of buildings can still be of concern years after its use was banned.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all uses of chlordane in 1983, except for termite control due to health and environmental concerns.  It was banned by the EPA for all applications in 1988.

Due to its slow degradation rates it lasts for years in the environment and bio-accumulates in animals, including humans.  Exposure to chlordane and its metabolites has been associated with testicular, prostate, breast, brain and blood cancers.  Other health effects include migraines, respiratory infections, diabetes and depression.  It has been found to be one of the most potent carcinogens tested in animal models.

A leading provider of chlordane and other pesticide testing services across Illinois and the greater Chicago area is EC2, Inc. “Chlordane that was applied in and around buildings to combat termites even decades ago is still showing up in air samples in some properties,” reported Ed Chambers, President of EC2. “According to some reports as many as 30 million homes in the U.S. were treated with the insecticide before its ban in 1988.  This means that millions of Americans may be at risk to exposure to chlordane.  The only way to ensure a property is not contaminated is to conduct environmental testing to determine if the chemical is present and if it is above safe threshold levels.”

To learn more about chlordane, pesticides or other indoor air quality (IAQ) or environmental testing services please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

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About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to international Fortune 500 corporations.
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