ToxicWasteFilter: How do I clean up a copper sulfate spill? [more inside]
posted by miyabo on Dec 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Could I be brain-dead? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Nov 17, 2009 - 14 answers

Why do plants make poisonous berries? [more inside]
posted by water bear on Aug 29, 2009 - 15 answers

Cat in recovery from suspected poisoning. Came out of post-seizure coma, now has suspected blindness, partial paralysis. What do we do next? [more inside]
posted by geekgirl397 on Jul 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Namethatbookfilter: Post-war Britain about a disaffected male office worker who thinks about (possibly acts on) poisoning the water cooler at his office. Ring any bells? [more inside]
posted by Edwahd on Jun 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Washing the dishes with methylated spirits. Is this dangerous? [more inside]
posted by robotot on May 22, 2009 - 13 answers

A friend of mine is interested in getting a cat, but is wondering how safe it is because they have been putting out poison for a mice infestation. Suggestions and thoughts? [more inside]
posted by Gor-ella on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I just found out that my friend is eating seven tins of tuna fish a week. I'm concerned about the levels of mercury he may be ingesting. He says he'll consider cutting down on the tuna if I can suggest an alternative that's high in protein, low in fat, not in need of refrigeration, portable and cheap. Any ideas? Any convincing arguments that my concern is groundless? [more inside]
posted by Acheman on Jan 12, 2009 - 44 answers

Is someone poisoning our squirrels? My wife's worried; I'm not convinced, so I thought I'd turn to metafilter. [more inside]
posted by chndrcks on Nov 16, 2008 - 17 answers

Should-I-eat-it-Filter?: It's not bad or old, but it was growing in poison ivy. It is a wild mushroom. [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan on Sep 24, 2008 - 34 answers

My neighbors have poisoned the grass in my yard! [more inside]
posted by lester on Aug 25, 2008 - 32 answers

How long does it take ant traps to work? I used Combat Traps that have the Combat Ant killing Gel inside them. [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Aug 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Why did the wasps attack me? What are these wasps? And am I a marked person? Shall I seek revenge? [more inside]
posted by potsmokinghippieoverlord on Aug 6, 2008 - 34 answers

Several questions about rat infestations, including this one: If I use poison on the giant rats who are suddenly infesting my house, what are the chances of a poisoned rat deciding to die where my dogs can get it and then, if they do get it, will they die too? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Jul 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Poison Ivy -- Ok, I'm on round 2 of dosepack, steriod creams, and combining N1 and N2 allergy inhibitors -- I'm doing the best modern medicine has to offer, and based on the raised ugly red whelps it appears to no avail. I'm covered from head to toe and unfortunately points in between. Now -- how about some some Hivemind brilliance on other methods to get this more under control. I'm game for about anything at this stage. And yeah, I know I shouldn't -- but I did -- so please, help me! (Thanks...)
posted by peace_love_hope on May 24, 2008 - 18 answers

Why is green the iconic color of poison? [more inside]
posted by L. Fitzgerald Sjoberg on Mar 22, 2008 - 36 answers

My backyard (all concrete) has become infested with ticks and whatever the exterminator is using is worthless. [more inside]
posted by IronLizard on Mar 18, 2008 - 15 answers

A medication pill has dropped on the floor and seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth. I'm concerned for my cat. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Feb 26, 2008 - 30 answers

I've been looking around (books, Google), trying to find a plant which can compete successfully against poison ivy for land/space. So far no luck so giving AskMeFi a try. I live in New England and want to eliminate this pest from wooded areas of my lot in an environmentally friendly manner.
posted by evilelf on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

I've always thought that tomato vines were quite poisonous, but now I am curious since I've seen one occurrence of someone on TV (celeb chef) cooking with one as flavoring. [more inside]
posted by barc0001 on Dec 19, 2007 - 19 answers

Name that TV show. Gasmasks, hotel rooms, eggs and dead maids. [more inside]
posted by slimepuppy on Oct 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What the heck kind of plant did my son get into? While on vacation in Quebec, my son started complaining that his hand was hurting. He had brushed it against some sort of plant. Within ten minutes he was screaming in pain. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Jul 30, 2007 - 9 answers

Louis XIV and The Poison Affair. Help me find out more about the scandal of Versailles. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Jul 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Help someone who knows basically nothing about gardening control a never ending growth of weeds [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Jun 2, 2007 - 22 answers

Will the super-potent alcohol I bought in Mexico for $15 kill me if I try to drink it? More info and transcription of the entire label inside. [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe on Jun 2, 2007 - 39 answers

Can you identify this strange plant? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn on Apr 28, 2007 - 4 answers

Once again, our apartment has ants. The problem? This year we also have a cat. There's tons of information out there (both on the internet in general and ask metafilter in particular) but some of it is contridictory, and much of it doesn't mention danger to pets. So, what have you used to rid yourself of the little beasts without endangering your furry friends? [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha on Apr 10, 2007 - 21 answers

So I have this opened bag of Trader Joe's sourdough bread that has been sitting in my kitchen for probably at least two weeks now. It looks and smells just fine, not a speck of mold to be seen. Dare I eat this franken-bread? [more inside]
posted by mahamandarava on Mar 14, 2007 - 22 answers

I just accidentally ate part of a metallic-looking mayonnaise packet. Am I going to die? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Jan 24, 2007 - 25 answers

(Writing/Hypothetical Filter) Are there any poisons that (could) mimic the symptoms/effects of cancer if administered to a person over time? [more inside]
posted by teststrip on Oct 25, 2006 - 15 answers

Is this ugly plant water hemlock? There's [more inside]
posted by fogster on Sep 12, 2006 - 5 answers

Will catching NYC mice make my cats sick/dead? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Sep 12, 2006 - 2 answers

Last week my wife put one of those toilet cleaning puck things - 2 discs, one blue and one white (a type of chlorine bleach, I think) in the toilet tank. Apparently one of us or our houseguest left the toilet open and one of our two cats - the stupid one - drank a quantity of the water, even though he had a big bowl of fresh water by his food (yes, we're now being very careful to leave it closed). My questions: 1) did he drink it because it tasted good, the way some animals will eat antifreeze, and 2) is he gonna be OK? He's acting a little odd - staring at his own shadow and attacking invisible things, growling at nothing, but then again he's kind of brain-damaged anyway (flea anemia as a feral kitten). He's 9 yrs old and otherwise in good health.
posted by luriete on Oct 25, 2005 - 15 answers

Is heavy metal blood testing worth doing? [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 on Aug 26, 2005 - 9 answers

Anyone know of any in-house remedies for poison ivy? Any suggestions to make the itch go away?
posted by moooshy on Jun 12, 2005 - 29 answers

I went on a hike and went through lots of poison oak. I've been free of any symptoms for now because I washed myself with some expensive specialized cleaner. But my clothes and shoes are likely to be contaminated, so I've put them far away. I would like to retrieve and cleanse them, but worry about spreading the oils. Looking also for low-cost or "found in the household" solutions. [more inside]
posted by alex3005 on May 11, 2005 - 8 answers

My dog nearly died this weekend after my vet discovered he was bleeding internally. It turns out the culprit was rat poison. I live in an urban area (Chicago), where the alleys are heavily baited. How would I go about lodging a complaint to the city or is there any other recourse I can take? [more inside]
posted by zombiebunny on Mar 27, 2005 - 24 answers

So I'm looking at lead crystal wine glasses for serving purposes. Does the lead in lead crystal leach out into the wine, and from there into the drinker's body? If safe, are there reasonably priced glasses that one would recommend, which are useful for both red and white wine?
posted by AlexReynolds on Jan 23, 2005 - 10 answers

How unhealthy is it (in terms of residual toxins, etc.) to have an exterminator come around? And are there any realistic alternatives? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by bingo on Sep 5, 2004 - 6 answers