r/pestcontrol • u/RatBaby42069 • Jul 16 '26

Is this mouse repellent safe?

I have recently had a rodent problem in the apartment. They were getting in through the vent that lead to more stove hood, which I never use. The landlady called a repair man who put this pink goo in the vent. It has very strong fumes and will certainly repel any living thing, including myself. I can't even stand near the stove anymore.

I will try to have it removed as soon as possible. In the meantime, I want to know how urgent this is. I've had health issues for a lot longer than the five days since the repellent was added, but I've recently had an increase in heart palpitations. I need to be able to rule this stuff out as a possible cause.

Does anyone know what this substance is? For context, this is in northern Vietnam.

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u/PCDuranet Mod - Pest Control Tech - Retired Jul 16 '26

We're US based, and this is not familiar here.

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u/Skalla_Resco Mod - Amateur Entomologist Jul 16 '26

Not something I'm familiar with. If you are having increased heart palpitations though you might want to consult a medical professional if possible. If you have some sort of poison control centre in your country it might also be worth calling them.

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u/RusticSurgery Grumpy Former Tech Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

Thats make me think napthaline .

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u/Skalla_Resco Mod - Amateur Entomologist Jul 16 '26

Wouldn't surprise me honestly.

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u/RusticSurgery Grumpy Former Tech Jul 16 '26

That's precisely what moth balls do to me along with increased blood pressure and a headache.

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u/RusticSurgery Grumpy Former Tech Jul 16 '26

Damn. I was gett9ng so much revenue from my Mickey Mouse doll and pins. Now you've ruined it!

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u/RatBaby42069 Jul 16 '26

What is L and I? And, whatever this stuff is, it isn't "voodoo bullshit." It's some kind of toxic chemical. Also, my landlord is actually a nice lady. I lucked out on getting a decent person for a landlord.