pesticide treated lawn

[Kathy Coles]

We are moving from Maine to North Carolina in a month (of course it is because of the tortoise). I am unsure if the previous owner has treated the lawn with anything. What should I ask? I know I need to ask about pesticides but what about things like fertilizer? THEN, how long do I have to wait til the lawn is safe for my red foot Zebulun to be on it?

 

[rideburton87]

I've read for feeding your torts plants that were grown with fertilizer to give them 3 months of fertilizer free soil before they are safe to feed

 

[ascott]

If there has been any pesticides/herbicides on the lawn or plants then you should wait an entire year before you allow grazing....fertilized lawn should not be offered either---I know some here will disagree---but this is my post and not theirs....lol

 

[Kathy Coles]

I would agree to be more cautious than less. Thankfully he only treated the lawn around the house and not the "back 40". Thank you for your replies.