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Do you live or work in a place that is overrun with unsavory plants like poison ivy, oak and sumac? Have you been considering ways to eliminate these venomous, rash inducing plants? If so, then you have come to the right place. This how to guide will walk you through the necessary steps on how to kill poison ivy.
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Do you live or work in a place that is overrun with unsavory plants like poison ivy, oak and sumac? Have you been considering ways to eliminate these venomous, rash inducing plants? If so, then you have come to the right place. This how to guide will walk you through the necessary steps on how to kill poison ivy.
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Introduction
- Do you live in a wooded area where you are forced to do battle with nature on a daily basis? As wonderful as natural vegetation may be, it does have its drawbacks, including poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. There is no reason for you to suffer from the effects of these plants, not if there is a way to eradicate them. This guide will provide you with information on how to kill poison ivy.
Step 1: Identify Poison Ivy
- Identifying poison ivy is not always easy. However, most poison ivy:
- Has three leaves, one at the end of the poison ivy stalk and two leaflets directly across from each other and below the first leaf
- The leaves are usually green, except during the fall when they turn red
- Grows on a vine, shrub or in low lying areas
- Usually found growing in North America around lakes and streams
Step 2: Get rid of Poison Ivy Manually
- If you are trying to get rid of a poison ivy plant, the best way to do it is manually. This is because sprays may kill more than just the poison ivy plant. The way you get rid of the plant manually is:
- Wear plastic gloves. You should wear these over cotton gloves so if the plastic rips you will still have protection against the urushiol, which is the toxic oil that causes the poison ivy rash.
- Also wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt and boots
- Pull the plant up from the root
- Make sure you remove the entire plant, including the vines, leaves and roots. If you do not, the plant will grow again.
Step 3: Eradicate Poison Ivy Using Herbicides
- If you do not want to come within such close proximity of the poison ivy plant, then you should consider using herbicides to remove the poison ivy. The two main herbicides are:
- Ortho Poison Ivy Killer. This spray is less likely to kill the trees in the surrounding area if you spray it in moderation. However, it will harm herbaceous garden plants, shrubs and broadleaf ground cover.
- Roundup. This is a great spray to kill young poison ivy plants, but be careful not to spray it on surrounding plants, as it will kill them as well.
- The best thing to do if you decide to use sprays is to wipe the poison ivy plants with the herbicide. Again, you will want to use plastic gloves over cotton gloves so you lessen the risk of contracting the rash.
Conclusion
- Is it time to implement spring cleaning on the poisonous vegetation near your house? Poison ivy is an ongoing problem for many people that live near wooded areas all over North America, so you are not the first or last to need guidance on how to kill it. By following the above tips, you will be well on your way to eradicating your poison ivy problem.
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