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MistressSassy66 -> RE: I accidentally found the perfect punishment... (8/3/2006 1:22:25 PM)
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ORIGINAL: velvetpetal
Tips for removing poison ivy, oak, or sumac plants
- Never burn the plants. When the plant burns, the plant's oil (urushiol) is dispersed into the air on smoke and ash particles. It can cause serious lung irritation and a rash on all body parts exposed to the smoke.
- Always wear as much protection as possible, such as long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Vinyl gloves, or cotton gloves covered with disposable plastic gloves, work well. Rubber (latex) gloves offer no protection because urushiol can penetrate rubber.
- Weed killers (herbicides) will kill the problem plants but will usually kill any other plants in the area as well. However, some products, when used sparingly, will kill the poison ivy, oak, or sumac without killing surrounding trees or plants. When using herbicides, you may try:
- Pulling the poison ivy, oak, or sumac away from surrounding plants.
- Wiping the foliage with the herbicide.
- Using a shield on the sprayer to direct the herbicide more specifically.
- Manual removal can be very difficult because you must remove every part of the plants (leaves, vines, roots), or they will sprout again.
Dispose of the plants according to your local regulations. Do not compost the dead plants. Urushiol breaks down too slowly, and chopping the vines for the compost heap increases exposure to the oil.
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I knew about the burning them.
Thank You for the other info.I hate to use chemicals,but its seems like I have no choice as the property is just loaded (8 acres)I would need a back hoe to rip them all up and gets roots and all....LOL
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