Leaves, wood and pesticides

[Echinocactus123]

Hello,
I am new here and to invert keeping, I am interested in getting millipedes so today, I went to the woods to collect dead oak leaves and wood. I am now worried about pesticides, so I have 2 questions. The first one is, are pesticide residues deadly to millipedes? If so, are there any signs of pesticides on the leaves/wood and are there ways to get around this.
Thanks,

Henry

 

[fried rice]

When I had millipedes I would go to a forest and the leaves were fine.

 

[Echinocactus123]

Thanks! I hear a lot of people saying that they don't use wood or leaves without isopods or other inverts living on it. Is this because of similar reasons?

 

[Polenth]

Pesticides are dangerous and you can't see them. The best bet is to find somewhere wild and isolated, away from gardens and parks.

Other critters living in the area is a good sign, but it's not a guarantee. Some are more resistant than others. Also, don't transplant those critters. Woodlice/isopods are the last thing you want living with your millipedes.

 

[Echinocactus123]

Thanks, do you think I should risk it and use the leaves and wood I collected or should I go and get more?