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Old October 26th 05, 03:16 PM
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Default Repellent: Methyl Nonyl Ketone?

Chemical substances
Strychnine, Sodium fluoroacetate, Phosphorus, Zinc Phosphide:
rat/mouse/mole/roach poisons, rodents killed by same. Phosphorus is also
found in fireworks, matches, matchboxes, and fertilizer.
Arsenic, Metaldehyde, Lead: slug/snail bait; some ant poisons, weed killers
and insecticides; arsenic is a common impurity found in many chemicals.
Commercial paints, linoleum, batteries are sources of lead.
Warfarin (Decon; Pindone): grain feeds used as rat/mouse poison, Also used
as a prescription anti-coagulant for humans, various brand names, such as
coumadin. The animal bleeds to death. Vitamin-K is antidote: look for
purplish spots on white of eyes and gums (at this point animal is VERY
sick).
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol): from cars. Wash down any from your driveway as
this is "good tasting" but highly toxic to most animals.
Organophosphates and Carbamates (Dichlorvos, Ectoral, Malathion, Sevin (in
high percentages) etc), Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (Chloradane, Toxaphene,
Lindane, Methoxychlor: flea/parasite treatments, insecticides.
Petroleum products: gasoline, kerosene, turpentine.
Corrosives (acid and alkali): household cleaners; drain decloggers;
commercial solvents.
Many household cleaning products. Pine-oil products are very toxic and
should be avoided or rinsed thoroughly (bleach is a better alternative). In
particular, avoid items containing Phenol.
Garbage (food poisoning): carrion; decomposing foods; animal manure.
People Medicines: antihistamines, pain relievers (esp. aspirin), sleeping
pills, diet pills, heart preparations and vitamins. Anything smelling of
wintergreen or having methyl salicylate as an ingredient. Tylenol
(acetominophen) will kill cats.