How Do You Kill Poison Ivy Roots?
Poison ivy releases urushiol oil, causing a severe rash to most everyone who touches or brushes up against it. For this reason, most people do not want it anywhere near their home or garden. Killing poison ivy is difficult and can take time because the plant’s vigorous roots need to be completely removed or it will regrow. Identify the poison ivy plant and where it grows. Poison ivy is a vine, found in most parts of the United States, which often wraps itself around the trunk and branches of trees. Poison ivy has three glossy leaves that are green in the summer, and may appear red, yellow or orange in the spring, fall and winter. Dress in protective clothing; wear a long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, protective face mask, goggles and gloves. Organically remove poison ivy by pulling the plant out of the ground. Wait for a good rain or soak the ground by hose for an hour before removal. Use a shovel to loosen the plant at the base and dig it out. Carefully follow the root system, trying no
