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How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants

More than likely, we’ve all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated ...
Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...
For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can’t say for sure whether I’m immune to the rash that ...
Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...
Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health ...