How Do You Kill A Poison Ivy Plant?
Poison ivy contains a toxic oil called urushiol, which causes many people suffer severe allergic reactions. The plants grow as a single-stemmed shrub or as a low-ground vine that can climb objects as it spreads. Identifying poison ivy is the first step in your arsenal to eradicate it. Three distinguished shiny leaves (resembling elm or ash tree leaves) grow from each leaf stem. Spread by unseen seedlings, poison ivy can grow in a variety of woodland environments including your backyard. Great care should be taken when getting rid of poison ivy. Put on protective clothing, and keep the clothing separated from the house until the procedure is complete. Killing poison ivy may take several days, so be careful how you handle the clothing when taking it off and dressing again. Use latex gloves under garden gloves for extra protection. Put the latex gloves on before redressing into the protective clothes, and always use a new face/breathing mask each time you attempt the project. Spray the po
