New home not sure about pesticides

[amoore]

We are moving to a different house in the next 2 weeks. I have asked our realtor to ask the home owners if they have put any poison or pesticides of some sorts in their yard. In the meantime I'm want to know if anyone knows of precautions to take if they did or they won't answer, the back yard has a perfect spot for us to build our Russian tort an enclosure and I'm just worried about poison. So if anyone has ideas or anything that would be great! Thank you! We live in Lubbock Texas the weather is usually dry and hot all summer we do get rain too but it's not a humid area in Texas. Thank you

 

[amoore]

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place I am still learning.

 

[dmmj]

has the house been empty for a length of time?

 

[amoore]

has the house been empty for a length of time?

No they are in the process of moving like we are. When we looked at the house no signs of a dog or any other outdoor pets.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Is there weeds or bugs in the trees ?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

No weeds in the grass - they sprayed ! If you put a tin pie plate out with aLittle beer in it for a couple of days and no bugs they more then likely sprayed ! Not positive proof but it will help have a smart feeling . And then start spraying with compost tea .

 

[amoore]

No weeds in the grass - they sprayed ! If you put a tin pie plate out with aLittle beer in it for a couple of days and no bugs they more then likely sprayed ! Not positive proof but it will help have a smart feeling . And then start spraying with compost tea .

Wow great idea! I I didn't notice weeds so they do probably spray the yard! Thank you so much for the help and creative idea!

 

[JLM]

This is a great question. We are moving next week and then want to build an outdoor enclosure. How long does it take to cycle out if there has been treatment? Anything to do to speed that up and neutralize it?

 

[amoore]

No weeds in the grass - they sprayed ! If you put a tin pie plate out with aLittle beer in it for a couple of days and no bugs they more then likely sprayed ! Not positive proof but it will help have a smart feeling . And then start spraying with compost tea .

What is compost tea?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

What is compost tea?

Compost is decomposed yard waist . To make tea from it is ( you can buy it at Home Depot or most yard stores ) easy put some compost in a bucket of water add some molasses and airate over night . The molasses feeds the good bacteria in the soil and the compost feeds the plants . Good luck

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Grandpa has given you excellent advice, so hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise forum.

 

[amoore]

Grandpa has given you excellent advice, so hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise forum.

Yes he has and he is always helpful! I love this forum with endless advice and knowledge from everyone!