How Do You Kill Poison Ivy Vines?
Contact with poison ivy usually causes a red, itchy rash that can last up to three weeks. The rash is caused by oils that rest on the surface of the plant and can be quite uncomfortable, which is why most people choose to remove poison ivy vines on their property. Poison ivy is difficult to kill, but certainly not impossible. To permanently remove the vines it’s critical to kill every part of the weed, including the root system. If even one root remains, the plant will grow back. Buy a chemical weed killer with glyphosate or triclopyr listed as the active ingredient. Most spray-on weed killers use one of these two ingredients, and either will kill your poison ivy. Spray the weed killer on the poison ivy vine, focusing on the leaves. Be careful not to spray surrounding plants, as weed killers will kill any plant they contact. Reapply weed killer every two to four days until the original vine looks dead. Monitor the vines for regrowth even after the plant seems to have died. Even with a
