Soil Testing
Are you concerned about pesticide residue on your property?
We can test your soil for a variety of pesticides and organochlorides to 2 different levels of accuracy. In most cases, the 'standard' analysis will suffice.
We suggest taking several samples at different locations on your property. E.g. under the building, around the building, at the site of the proposed vegie garden or fruit tree, etc.
Many properties are contaminated by indiscriminate use of termiticides over many years. Organochlorides can stay active for 20 years, or more.
The other prominent form of contamination is from landscaping or fencing with CCA treated timber preservatives.
Heavy metals, like lead or cadmium, also are prevalent pollutants.
A report with explanations of the analysis and recommendations of actions to be taken is $ 350.
Add the lab costs and $ 22 p/h travel to/from your site.