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How to Control Poison Ivy  by: Marilyn Pokorney 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 will eventually kill it but be sure to use a mower with a collection bag and don't touch the remains when emptying it. This method will take several years to completely eradicate the plant from your yard. Don't use a weed-eater as that will only spread the broken pieces of the plant everywhere. Dried poison ivy is just as poisonous as fresh. It is said that even 100 year old leaves can still cause a reaction. Suffocation with black plastic has been known to work. This too takes time. An organic method consists of spraying the plant with salt water. A ratio of one cup salt to a gallon of water with a few drops of liquid soap added to help the mixture adhere to the plant. Broadleaf herbicides work but will kill any neighboring plants. Usually poison ivy is intertwined among plants that you want to keep, including trees. Using selective herbicides like Roundup can be applied to the plant stems as they are cut off to prevent resprouting. No matter what control method you use, be careful to avoid exposing your skin to the plant. Wear gloves, long pants, socks and shoes, and a long-sleeved shirt. For more information about ridding your yard and garden of this pesky plant: http://www.apluswriting.net/garden/poisonivy.htm Copyright: 2005 Marilyn Pokorney REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource Box) at the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam). You may retrieve this article by: Autoresponder: poisonivy@getresponse.com Website: http://www.apluswriting.net/articles/poisonivy.txt Please leave the resource box intact with an active link, and send a courtesy copy of the publication in which the article appears to: marilynp@nctc.net About The Author Marilyn Pokorney Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment. Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading. Website: http://www.apluswriting.net marilynp@nctc.net This article was posted on April 10, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Brighten Your Path By Installing Decorative Landscape Lighting by Mike Yeager The Right Price for Your Home by Sean Remington Teak Through The Ages by Napton Teaks Thinking Out of the Box by Marc Rifkin Travertine Information by Joey Lewitin Create Style In The Office Or Home With Art Prints by Willie Jones How to Decorate Your Home Like a Professional by Candy Arnold Double Your Space With Closet Organizers by Peter Lim Plant Hardiness - Your Guide to Selecting the Right Plants for Your Climate by Matt Adler How To Get Affordable Homeowner's Insurance In Louisiana by Alexis Jensen << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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