Removel Of Poison Ivy?

How should I go about removing a poison ivy bush?

 

I'll tell you what I do. In my area, there are a lot of houses that back up to woods and as soon as they spot or get poision ivy from the yard -- they call a professional -- and I'm glad to help.


I know poison ivy can be a bush or a vine -- but around here it always a vine. I cut it off about 6 inches from the ground and dispose of the remanants and then plaster the remaining part of the vine with undilluted Glyosophate using a foam paintbrush.

As far as keeping yourself from breaking out in hives i use long sleeved clothes, gloves and a product called Ivy block. Then take a cold shower as soon as I get home. I've doen 1/2 dozen properties so far this year where I have had to remove quite a bit of poison ivy and I haven't had any reaction yet.


Works for me.


- jeff

 

Here is a website with suggestions.

http://npspests.cas.psu.edu/articles/IvySheet.htm


Remember, the plant even dead can remain active for 5 years according to some experts.

Rick

 

awesome guys i love this, I very much appreciate your help.

Thanks Tons,