How Do You Kill Poison Ivy Vines Permanently?
Fall is the best time of year to get rid of poison ivy vines. Like any vine, poison ivy wraps itself around everything, and grows like a weed. Its leaves contain oils that cause allergic reactions and rashes in humans. With a little patience and the right tools, you can remove poison ivy vines safely and permanently, without the use of weed killer or other poisons. First, don’t get poison ivy when you’re removing it! Cover all areas of bare skin with shoes, socks, gloves, long pants, and long sleeves. Wear a hat, so you won’t be tempted to brush your hair back with a contaminated hand. In late summer or early fall, Identify poison ivy vines by their glossy, green leaves, circling the stems in groups of three. Remember the saying ‘Leaves of three, leave them be.’ Follow the vine back to its base and tag it with a twist tie, to mark it for removal when autumn is in full swing and the leaves are falling. If poison ivy vines are tangled around tree trunks or branches, simply cut the vine a
