Whats the best way to get rid of poisen ivy?
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Urushiol oil can spread easily on the skin and will bind to skin cells is as few as 10 minutes, although it can take longer. Most soap will NOT remove the oil but will spread the oil around on the skin resulting in a larger rash. One of the most effective methods for removing the oil is to use Mineral Spirits (paint thinner). It will break down the oil so that it can be washed away from skin, clothes, tools and other items. First wash the effected area or item with a small amount of Mineral Spirits in a well ventilated area (outside is best). Next, rinse with water and then rinse with dish soap and water. This can be done before or after the rash appears. DO NOT do this if the skin has been broken. Mineral Spirits is one of the main active ingredients in over the counter Poison-Ivy removal soaps. The small tube of Poison-Ivy soap normally cost $8 to $12. A quart of Mineral Spirits normally cost about $2. Numerous other folk remedies for poison ivy rash are known.
calime lotion and hot bubble baths
no joke they actually work wonders
Spray round-up.
Boil a quart of rock salt in a gallon of water until it makes a type of brine. Use the solution to "water" the poison ivy and the leaves should be dead the next day.
But remember to never burn the ivy because it can get into your lungs and you could cause yourself some serious health issues.
To cure pioson ivy rub the inside of a banana peel to were you have the effected area very easily.
The best way to get rid of poison ivy is to use heat. If you can go to a tanning spa and use a bed. Don't tell them you have it though!!
go to the doctor and he will give you like 5 steroid pills and it will take it away very quickly and also take benyadyrl for the itching I've had it 5 times already it is in my back yard and good luck !!
I use Clorox.
For the plant, use a brush/stump killer, or a total vegetation killer.
Poison oak and ivy are dreadful garden companions. The resin in their oil is toxic and causes severe dermatitis. Here's how to rid your garden of these uninvited pests.
Instructions
Difficulty: Challenging
Steps
Step One
Contact your local agricultural extension office for the best method to remove poison oak and ivy in your area.
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Step Two
Pull poison oak or ivy if you have only a few small plants in your garden. Make sure to remove all underground runners. Dig down into the soil at least 8 inches.
Step Three
Hire a herd of goats to eat the poison plants in your garden. Goats are voracious consumers of poison oak and ivy. Nurseries or the agricultural extension office can point you in the direction of goats for hire. (Note: Even if you use this method, you will still have to dig out the roots.)
Step Four
Use a glyphosphate-based herbicide to kill the plants. Glyphosphate is a nonselective herbicide and will kill any plant it comes in contact with. Keep it away from your landscape plants. Herbicide works best on poison oak that has already formed berries.
Tips & Warnings
* Always use the least toxic method of control as your first step.
* Wear long sleeves and gloves when handling poison plants.
* Wash all clothing and tools immediately after you finish working.
* Shower to remove all the toxic resin from your skin.
* Do not burn poison oak or ivy. The toxic resins will be carried in the smoke and may damage your lungs.
* Even the bare twigs and branches of these plants are toxic during the dormant season.
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Getting Rid of Poison Ivy
Once you identify poison ivy, especially if it is in your back yard, you will want to get rid of it, unless it is in a part of your yard that you and your kids can simply avoid.Unfortunately, trying to get rid of poison ivy can be difficult and dangerous, since the poison ivy plants often grow back and you run the very big risk of getting exposed while trying to kill the plants.
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.
GOOD LUCK...
It has to run it,s course once you are plagued by it, but over the counter benadryl can help releive itching etc, also apply calamine lotion to areas. Make sure you "WASH" your hands?fingernails if your touch/itch sites, otherwise you are spreading to other sites. In highly allergic cases you may need to see a MD, and be placed on prednisone therapy.
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