Killing Poison Ivy

Here we have some good methods for killing poison ivy, please however always be extra careful when doing so.

If you have discovered that you have poison ivy growing in your yard on somewhere on your property, it is a very good idea to get rid of it as quickly as possible. A poison ivy rash is one of the most unpleasant types of skin disorders we know. The rash is incredibly itchy that can drive you totally insane. The itchy is persistent and is followed by small weeping blisters that when scratched can be quite painful and there is a  risk of secondary infection from bacteria under the fingernails.

When you are ready to start eradicating the poison ivy plants be sure that you are protected. Wear gloves, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to make sure that you do not come into contact with the plant. A common method of killing poison ivy is to simply remove the entire plant, including the roots. You need to use a shovel and dig around the plant and deep under the roots. Be sure that you have taken out all of the roots because if you leave any section of the root behind, the chances are great that the plant will simply re-grow. Once you have the entire plant and root system out of the ground, place it in a heavy duty plastic garbage bag. Be sure to seal the bag tightly.

There are other good methods for killing poison ivy and one of the most popular methods involves the use of herbicides. Herbicides are poisons themselves, so be sure to protect yourself when spraying herbicides. You should wear goggles to protect your eyes and a breathing mask so that you do not inhale the toxic substances. Most hardware stores sell both the goggles and the breathing masks for a small amount of money.

A natural solution that kills poison ivy is a taking a mixture of vinegar, salt and liquid dish washing liquid. You need 1 gallon of vinegar, one cup of salt and ¼ of a teaspoon of liquid detergent. You simply mix the ingredients and then fill a spray bottle with the mixture. Spray the poison ivy plants with this mixture to kill them. This will kill other vegetation as well, so spray with caution. Once the plants are dead, use gloves and pull the plants up by the roots and dispose of them in a plastic bag as described earlier.

The symptoms that are associated with an poison ivy encounter can range from unpleasant to downright unbearable. With proper care, it is possible to eradicate the plant from your yard completely.