Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
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, -- --Chip remove dots in prefix to fix email address -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Chip G." wrote in message ... 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, -- --Chip If I recall properly poison ivy is susceptible to most weed killers. Whack it now and then again in 2 weeks. Peter H |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
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? I have found 2 solutions effective. 1) RoundUp -- In areas where you cannot spray, use a paintbrush to apply it directly to the leaves. 2) Urine -- Human or animal urine, directly on the leaves works wonders. My dogs keep the fenceline clean now. James |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
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". Check Google groups for "poison ivy" discussions here. Much good advice and multiple cautions. Fortunately, It *can* be eradicated. But take care. And beware 2nd-hand connections. Don't scratch! |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
In article , JNJ
wrote: 1) RoundUp -- In areas where you cannot spray, use a paintbrush to apply it directly to the leaves. Roundup will kill anything it touches, right? I'd like to find a spray that can be broadly applied to large areas without killing all the grass, trees, or shrubs. -- --Chip remove dots in prefix to fix email address -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Chip G." wrote in message ... In article , JNJ wrote: 1) RoundUp -- In areas where you cannot spray, use a paintbrush to apply it directly to the leaves. Roundup will kill anything it touches, right? I'd like to find a spray that can be broadly applied to large areas without killing all the grass, trees, or shrubs. Broadleaf killer that is safe for lawn will work. Of course you must leave off broadleaf trees etc. The urine guy is nuts. Dogs are probably just killing all growth. |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
The urine guy is nuts. Dogs are probably just killing all growth. Nope -- actually tested it. Urine kills the stuff. And there's plenty of other stuff growing along the fenceline as well. James |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
Hi Chris,
I'm a former cable guy and I use to have to deal with Poison Ivy alot when I worked in the field. I have to tell you about this amazing product I found to protect me (being highly allergic to poison Oak and Ivy) from getting a rash. The stuff is called Tecnu outdoor skin cleanser for poison oak and ivy. It kills the affecting oils from the plant. You can find it at CVS or maybe Walgreens. This stuff saved me many times. So if you want to rip the stuff out by hand use Tecnu liberally then wear gloves, long sleeves and pants and have at it. Then, afterward, I would apply it again on my head neck and wrists ( any wear that could have gotten exposed) and go in and shower. good luck Ed "Chip G." wrote in message ... 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, -- --Chip remove dots in prefix to fix email address -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Ed Lucarini" wrote in message . net...
Hi Chris, I'm a former cable guy and I use to have to deal with Poison Ivy alot when I worked in the field. I have to tell you about this amazing product I found to protect me (being highly allergic to poison Oak and Ivy) from getting a rash. The stuff is called Tecnu outdoor skin cleanser for poison oak and ivy. It kills the affecting oils from the plant. You can find it at CVS or maybe Walgreens. This stuff saved me many times. So if you want to rip the stuff out by hand use Tecnu liberally then wear gloves, long sleeves and pants and have at it. Then, afterward, I would apply it again on my head neck and wrists ( any wear that could have gotten exposed) and go in and shower. good luck Ed "Chip G." wrote in message ... 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, -- --Chip remove dots in prefix to fix email address -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- Am i right in thinking that urinating on the effected area helps with the problem? |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Danielle" wrote in message om... "Ed Lucarini" wrote in message . net... Hi Chris, I'm a former cable guy and I use to have to deal with Poison Ivy alot when I worked in the field. I have to tell you about this amazing product I found to protect me (being highly allergic to poison Oak and Ivy) from getting a rash. The stuff is called Tecnu outdoor skin cleanser for poison oak and ivy. It kills the affecting oils from the plant. You can find it at CVS or maybe Walgreens. This stuff saved me many times. So if you want to rip the stuff out by hand use Tecnu liberally then wear gloves, long sleeves and pants and have at it. Then, afterward, I would apply it again on my head neck and wrists ( any wear that could have gotten exposed) and go in and shower. good luck Ed "Chip G." wrote in message ... 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, -- --Chip remove dots in prefix to fix email address -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- Am i right in thinking that urinating on the effected area helps with the problem? I'm going to have to stop reading this post before I urinate myself. hehehe Peter H |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"JNJ" wrote in message ... The urine guy is nuts. Dogs are probably just killing all growth. Nope -- actually tested it. Urine kills the stuff. And there's plenty of other stuff growing along the fenceline as well. James So I guess all you really need is a couple of cases of beer, a big party, and an " out of order" sign for the bathroom. ;-) Peter H |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
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Peter H wrote: "JNJ" wrote in message ... The urine guy is nuts. Dogs are probably just killing all growth. Nope -- actually tested it. Urine kills the stuff. And there's plenty of other stuff growing along the fenceline as well. I've tried it and while it kills the leaves and sets poison ivy back a bit, it doesn't kill the plant. Not a long-term solution. |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Ed Lucarini" wrote ...
...I'm a former cable guy and I use to have to deal with Poison Ivy alot when I worked in the field. I have to tell you about this amazing product I found to protect me (being highly allergic to poison Oak and Ivy) from getting a rash. The stuff is called Tecnu outdoor skin cleanser for poison oak and ivy. It kills the affecting oils from the plant. You can find it at CVS or maybe Walgreens. This stuff saved me many times. So if you want to rip the stuff out by hand use Tecnu liberally then wear gloves, long sleeves and pants and have at it. Then, afterward, I would apply it again on my head neck and wrists ( any wear that could have gotten exposed) and go in and shower. Tecnu is readily available. I have also used yellow soap (Fels Naptha). Work up a lather on your arms and let it dry. Our farm workers use this and it keeps them from getting it. After you've gotten into the PI, just wash the whole thing off. Soap is already there. The treatment may have to be renewed periodically, depending on how much you perspire. I expect it varies on different people, but the irritant oil from PI takes around 10-20 minutes to get through the skin. If you wash promptly (even without the pre-treatment described above) it appears to keep the rash away, or at least minimize it. I have a set of PI gloves. I spray painted the back of the gloves red so they're recognizable (paint wears off the palms of the gloves). That way I can (1) not contaminate all my gloves and (2) be careful putting on the PI gloves. Something like 25-40% of the population doesn't get PI rashes, or at least they aren't hypersensitive to it. Find one of these people and hire them to pull out the roots of the PI. It generally takes a couple of tries to get all the roots. PI in stone walls is much harder to get rid of. I've also heard that Jewelweed can be used as a topical treatment for the rash. Jewelweed grows along the edge of wet areas. It has a hollow stem and the seeds are formed in such a way that if disturbed they spring apart and fly outward (the plant is also called "touch-me-not"). Note that the irritant oil can be carried on clothing for a long time. If you turn your clothing inside out when you take it off, you can keep your laundry engineer from getting PI from your clothes. I haven't found a good way to keep your pets from giving it to you. |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"JNJ" wrote in message ... The urine guy is nuts. Dogs are probably just killing all growth. Nope -- actually tested it. Urine kills the stuff. And there's plenty of other stuff growing along the fenceline as well. Don't want to get into a ****ing match. But in my personal experience, mine doesn't work. But, then, I am not a dog. Perhaps you can research the difference. Would be highly useful to herbicide manufacturers looking for organic solutions ;) Frank |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
So I guess all you really need is a couple of cases of beer, a big party,
and an " out of order" sign for the bathroom. ;-) ROTFLMAO |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
Don't want to get into a ****ing match.
Bad pun, Frank. :) But in my personal experience, mine doesn't work. But, then, I am not a dog. Perhaps you can research the difference. Would be highly useful to herbicide manufacturers looking for organic solutions ;) LOL. I'm assuming the urine just burns it out. To be honest, I've never really given it much thought. James |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Chip G." wrote in message . ..
In article , JNJ wrote: 1) RoundUp -- In areas where you cannot spray, use a paintbrush to apply it directly to the leaves. Roundup will kill anything it touches, right? I'd like to find a spray that can be broadly applied to large areas without killing all the grass, trees, or shrubs. do as you are advised. I was in the hospital three times until I discovered the merits of applying Roundup with a small paintbrush. You only need to touch one leaf to kill the whole plant. Trust me. The other thing that helps is whacking all the large vines in your neighborhood (say, within 200 yds of your home). a nice little cut at the base of the vine will do. That will shut off the sources of seeds. If you cut a large vine on your property, you will have billions suckers. Mow them where possible, or roundup them. |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
JNJ wrote:
1) RoundUp -- In areas where you cannot spray, use a paintbrush to apply it directly to the leaves. Roundup will kill anything it touches, right? I'd like to find a spray that can be broadly applied to large areas without killing all the grass, trees, or shrubs. A standard technique to apply roundup selectively is to put on a pair of long rubber gloves and then cover them with a pair of short cotton gloves. Then apply the roundup to one of the cotton gloves and run the glove over the poison ivy/oak. This will apply a nice coat of roundup to the plant. Care needs to be taken regarding any dripping from the glove. You can use the second cotton glove to help catch any drips. This technique is also used for bind weed, morning glory and other nasty weeds that grow in areas with plants that you don't want to kill. It was successfully used by a horticulturist at Longwood gardens to get bindweed out of his asparagus bed. With poison ivy, the leaves are waxy and are difficult to kill. Also, if the poison ivy has grown to the top of nearby trees, it is even harder to kill. The standard recommendation is to cut off the top part of the vine, say above 3 or 4 feet. Then apply roundup thoroughly to the lower leaves. I was looking at the label of the newer roundup that "kills weeds in 24 hours" and it is just the old roundup applied at twice the old rate. I always do that anyway on poison ivy. -- Pardon my spam deterrent; send email to Visit my Rhododendron and Azalea web pages at: http://www.users.fast.net/~shenning/rhody.html Also visit the Rhododendron and Azalea Bookstore at: http://members.aol.com/rhodyman/rhodybooks.html Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA USA http://www.users.fast.net/~shenning |
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Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
"Chip G." wrote
On my recently purchased property I have a huge poison ivy problem. You can also get rid of it by putting the lights out. Get some tar paper, heavy thick black paper that is put under shingles. Cover the PI up and wait. The tar paper will block light and will heat up the ground to burn the roots out. This works well around trees because it won't kill the trees or shrubs but it will kill the grass. Use Round up on the grass and then resead in the fall. Randy Share the view. http://ruralroute2.com |
Poison Ivy -- Getting Rid of It
Wow. I have a hoary PI vine growing up one particular tree. It's
maybe 3/4" to 1" thick. I've been chasing ground-level PI around with roundup for a while, and was going to whack the main vine today. Since it's raining, I didnt' get to it. By what you say, it almost sounds like I'd be better to let the main vine grow, so as not to force suckers all over the place... Cut the vine just above a few stems of leaves. RoundUp those leaves and the top of the vine. You don't want that puppy setting seed -- any suckers it sends out can be mowed down or hit with RoundUp again later. James |
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