Urushiol is also found in poison oak andpoison sumac.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when removing thispoisonous plant.
Warning
Under no circumstances should you ever burn poison ivy as a technique for disposal.
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The toxic urushiol can travel in the smoke for miles.
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Eye protection and a particle mask are also recommended.
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Secure the bags with ties as soon as they are full.
Do not tear or rip at the vines, as this can disperse the toxic resin into the air.
Immediately bag these for disposal.
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Apply Herbicide
First, cut as much of the top growth as possible.
Spray directly onto the cuts you have made on thick, shrubby stems.
Remember to use extreme care when handling herbicide, as the spray will kill other garden plants it touches.
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Always follow the label directions, and don’t touch or breathe the product.
Dispose of the Debris
Never compost poison ivy.
Discard the rubber gloves you used, as well.
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Thoroughly Clean Your Clothes and Tools
Tools used for removing poison ivy must be meticulously cleaned.
Don’t be surprised if you gotta treat the problem again.
Immediate address any stragglers.
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It may take up to a year to rid your property of all poison ivy.
DIY Weed Killer
Some gardeners want to avoid chemical herbicides if at all possible.
It may take longer to work.
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Poison ivy roots will spread wide, but the only grow about a foot deep.
Poison Ivy.Clemson University Extension.
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