Poison Ivy is a woody vine most easily identified by its three almond–shaped leaflets. Poison Ivy is also known as being a very aggressive weed and sometimes requires repeat applications before it can be entirely eliminated.
Poison Ivy is a backyard scourge that you have to treat with some respect. You can't just pull it out. Poison Ivy will release oils that can irritate your skin and mucous membranes. You can safely control Poison Ivy and other tough brush if they're not growing near crops. Just treat them with a product such as Roundup® Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer or Ortho® MAX™ Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer. You can use it any time up until the first frost.
Not all woody vines are Poison Ivy. It's tricky identifying Poison Ivy, since its appearance changes throughout the year and it comes in so many variations. If you need help figuring out what that vine is in your yard, visit your library or go to web sites such as stoppoisonivy.com.
Once you take care of Poison Ivy, keep it out. Poison Ivy fights back. If some of the root survives, it will sprout again. If seeds are on the ground, they'll sprout, too.
Burning Poison Ivy releases the plant's oils, which can get into your eyes and lungs, as well as covering your skin. Even if you've treated the vines and leaves, wear gloves and put them in bags. Also, be sure to wash your gloves and any garden tools you've worked with.
Just as you do with weeds, watch for any new growth of Poison Ivy. If left untreated, it will come back to be as troublesome as before.
Poison Ivy is a woody vine most easily identified by its three almond–shaped leaflets. Poison Ivy is also known as being a very aggressive weed and sometimes requires repeat applications before it can be entirely eliminated.
