Can you tell me if ammonia or bleach will kill poison ivy or oak??
Question:I have it along my fence line and no plants or flowers are growing there, just this poison. Can I spray bleach or ammonia on the plants and kill this poison off??
Which will work better of the two??
I am highly allergic to it and get it every time I trim! Thanks!
Answers:
bleach is one of the great scourges of human invention so try vinegar, worked for me so would salt. and, btw ammonia is a fertilizer!!!LOL's
Can't speak for bleach, but ammonia converts to nitrogen, and will make it grow more.
If it gets on you, you can do the following:
Ammonia neutralizes urushiol. In a spray bottle, mix one part household ammonia to ten parts water. Spray your skin and clothes before going into areas with poison ivy. Also spray yourself immediately after contact. Allow to dry thoroughly before washing up. When used within 20 minutes of exposure it is effective in preventing the rash. It does not work on established rashes.
I you accidentally come in contact with leaves or vines mix one part Chlorox to 10 parts water and take a sponge bath to neutralize the oil on belt, shoes, and you. All other items of clothing go in the washing machine with a standard laundry soap. If you follow this formula within a half hour of exposure you save all the agony and avoid itch, blisters, and searching the net for remedies. .
Something like "roundup" will kill the plants. After they are dead you should stay cautious of residual oil.
Good luck
I would think maybe some actual research is called for here. I would want to be sure. I would imagine bleach or ammonia could be harmful to any wildlife. Go to a place that sells those products and ask.
Don't use bleach and ammonia together! It's highly
toxic. Even using one then the other can cause fumes.
Vinegar will kill weeds and grass, but I don't know about
poison ivy or oak. Give it a try. It may work, but might
take a few days to really kill the stuff. Pour some more on
and wait to see.
Good news, it's safe and cheap!
Last ditch effort, go to the garden store and get the
real stuff. It's worth it.
Ivvas
ps
Wear long sleeve when you trim, and then be sure to wash
that shirt.
24-D ester is a broad leaf killer. You can try that in one of those hose sprayer deals. I would do a micture of two teaspoons ( the sprayer should do it for you.) 24-D should be available at your local farm supply.
I have my doubts ammonia, bleach or vinegar will do much good. Herbicides such as Garlon or Crossbow work great when used earlier in the year. I have had great luck with Crossbow! As with any product, follow the directions.
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