Poison ivy is a serious thing. To discover any growing near your home or on you property means that you need to handle the problem as soon as possible before someone is harmed by it. This is not just any other unwanted plant, it requires special attention and special precautions. Consulting first with a gardener or landscaper might be in your best interest.

There is a very serious warning that you should absolutely heed. Never ever burn it. It is very dangerous and can bring serious harm to yourself and anyone nearby. The rash that you see on your skin after touching it, will actually form inside your lungs once inhaling the fumes from it. This can mean lots of trouble, and a possible public health hazard depending on where you are.

This is a very hearty and resilient plant and you will not be able to kill it off with just anything. What you will need to use is a very strong, concentrated herbicide. Though you will dilute it some with water, it will still need to be at least three to four times as strong as normally recommended. Be very careful to not get any of it on yourself, or on any surrounding plants as any plant that it touches will die.

You need to dress appropriately to do this. Make sure to wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, and gloves. You are wanting to reduce the amount of exposed skin as much as possible. Not only do you not want to come in contact with the plant, but also the herbicide. Either one of these could give you quite a rash.

Check the weather forecast when you are planning to do this. Having fair or mild weather is very important to make sure that the task is done properly. Any rain would water down the herbicide so that it would not be as effective, if it remains effective at all. Wind poses a similar problem because it could spread the herbicide to other plants in your yard and kill them off as opposed to addressing what it was intended for.

It will actually be a few weeks after you spray that you see the results. When it dies you will notice that the leaves will shrivel and turn yellow. Then it’s time to dress back up and go back out to finish the job. You will have to dig pretty deep into the soil and remove the entire plant, including the roots. Should any of the roots be left behind you can count on it all coming back.

Don’t forget, even the bare branches and dead stalks can produce a rash if you come in contact with it. Just a small brush against it can be dangerous for some people with an allergic reaction to it. This is why dressing protectively is so very important.

Once you have all the poison ivy gone, be sure to keep an eye on the area from that point forward. This is a very persistent plant and will try to come back year after year. The sooner you notice it the sooner you can take care of it in the future.

Are you searching for answers? Is poison ivy contagious? How do you get rid of poison ivy? All this can be answered through using the web for you’re self. Websites on the web give valuable information that can be helpful.

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