Article: How To Control Poison Ivy

How To Control Poison Ivy

Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of
the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily
found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams.
But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is
planted there in bird droppings from the birds who eat the
berries of the plant.



So how does one get rid of the rash producing plant? Here
are some tips:



* Poison Ivy control is most effective May through July
while the plants are flowering.



* Pulling out the plant with rubber gloves is temporarily
effective but the plants roots will regrow.



* Never burn it as the smoke from the burning plant can
cause very serious respiratory and eye problems.



* Mowing the plant wil...
 

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