2006-10-03 01:51:37 · 8 answers · asked by Butch O 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
DON’T USE A BROADLEAF HERBICIDE! It will not be effective and will only “kill back” the ivy without actually killing it.
Use Roundup or a Roundup like product containing Glyposate. Glyposate translocates within the plants cell structure killing the plant and it’s roots.
The higher percentage of Glyposate the better, at least 18%.
Pour the Glyposate (straight product) into a plastic cup or bowl and use a paint brush to “paint” as many of the ivy leaves as possible. That will limit damage to any surrounding plants.
You may have to treat it twice.
2006-10-03 03:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mad_Anthony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some options to consider to get rid of poison ivy include:
* call a professional landscaper to remove the poison ivy plants, especially if you have a lot of poison ivy in your yard.
* spray the poison ivy plants with an herbicide, such as Roundup or Ortho Poison Ivy Killer, keeping in mind that they can also kill surrounding plants too.
* manually remove the poison ivy plants, including the roots.
* repeat spraying or manually removing the poison ivy plants as they grow back.
If removing the poison ivy plants on your own, be sure to wear protection and keep in mind that urushiol can remain on your clothing and gloves, etc., causing a rash if you later touch them.
Also, be sure to properly dispose of the poison ivy plants, since even a dead poison ivy plant can trigger a reaction, and never burn a poison ivy plant, as that can trigger a deadly reaction to anyone who is exposed to the smoke.
2006-10-03 08:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by movedtoMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone that is not allergic to poison ivy to pull the vines down and kill the roots, Pile it up and burn it. Anyone allergic should stay indoors because this stuff gets airborne. Then, do maintenance after this by spraying a weed killer on any of it that tries to grow back.
2006-10-03 08:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by RKC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavy duty brush killer herbicide is the best way to control poison ivy
NEVER BURN IT. You and other people in your neighborhood will end up with poison ivy in your lungs. And be careful cutting it down cause even the dead plants are still poisonous.
2006-10-03 08:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of Ivy then tell Susan to leave too.
2006-10-03 08:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 gallon gasoline
1 match
2006-10-03 08:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by Shesha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a broadleaf herbicide.
2006-10-03 08:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by housemouse62451 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-03 11:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋