Rodenticides Cats and traps are time-tested ways to eliminate rodents. Use steel wool to plug up entry holes. To cause fatal bloating in mice, place instant mashed potato powder or buds in a strategic place with a dish of water nearby. Federal law requires labels with the following language on household hazardous products. Small doses can be fatal to adults.
Product is slightly toxic.
If a toxic pesticide is absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested, acute poisoning can occur. Pesticides can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. They can cause headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, and coma. Depending on the amount of exposure and your physical characteristics, pesticides can cause permanent organ and tissue damage, and even death. Even when a pesticide kills the targeted pest, it can unintentionally kill other animal and plants.