On Thu, 15 May 2003 00:04:20 -0400, "Chip G."
wrote:

On my recently purchased property I have a huge poison ivy problem.
Poison ivy is found in every rock wall (several), around the base of
nearly every tree (plenty), and even in large areas of grass (which
used to be over grown with tall grass and small shrubs). What is the
best method to kill the poison ivy without killing all the grass,
trees, and shrubs which surround it?

After one bout of the oozing rash this year I have finally become an
expert of identifying the "leaves of three". Unfortunately with the
size of the local population I don't have much choice about "leaving it
be".

Thanks for your help,

RoundUp works great in secluded areas. Ortho makes a foaming poison
ivy killer--I spray a little into a cup and carefully put the foam
onto the plant using a brush. I get someone who is not allergic to
poison ivy to pull it out of the flowerbeds and groundcover areas.
I'm very allergic to the stuff so I won't take any chances with gloves
and protective clothing. Recognizing the plant is so important!
Because you have a lot of it, you might want to hire someone to remove
it for you then you can spot-control from then on.