How To Control Poison Ivy
By Marilyn Pokorney, Fri Dec 9th
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Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of theUnited States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily foundalong road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it canalso be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in birddroppings from the birds who eat the berries of the plant.
So how does one get rid of the rash producing plant? Here aresome tips:
* Poison Ivy control is most effective May through July whilethe plants are flowering.
* Pulling out the plant with rubber gloves is temporarilyeffective but the plants roots will regrow.
* Never burn it as the smoke from the burning plant can causevery serious respiratory and eye problems.
* Mowing the plant will eventually kill it but be sure to use amower with a collection bag and don't touch the remains whenemptying it. This method will take several
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