What is the best & safest way to get rid of poison ivy permanently?
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https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-removing-poison-ivy-safely-2132618
Vinegar is my go to. May take more than one application unless you use agricultural vinegar.
pour salt water or used motor oil on the roots.
try agi vinegar...if it does not kill all than smother it using layers and layers of newspaper
Lorraine,
I am a fan of how to videos. Here seven that I watched and think they have some good advice about killing poison ivy. Good luck to you!!!
1. Gives you multiple ideas for killing poison ivy.
http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/how-to-kill-poison-ivy by Mick Telkamp
2. This site explains a hands-on method.
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-removing-poison-ivy-safely-2132618 by David Beaulieu
3. From Mother Earth News, another hands-on approach.
https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy by CHANIE KIRSCHNER
4. Video. I like this one because it gives a lot of info on poison ivy. Good pictures of seasonal changes of poison ivy.
http://www.roundup.com/smg/goART3/Howto/how-do-i-get-rid-of-poison-ivy/44800010/22400006/42800005/ by Roundup Corporation
5. This has pictures of how to cut the vines.
http://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2014/03/what-kills-poison-ivy/ by Mike
6. Video. I did not know goats can eat poison ivy with no effects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIvcAihShuc by Mike
7. Video. I had to include this one because after all, it is poison ivy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7G6VX3gbMc by RegisteredNurseRN
i use Bleach I pour it all over the roots my yard is poison free and cheaper option!
bleach
Dissolve one cup salt in a gallon of water and add a tablespoon of dish soap to create a solution that can be sprayed on poison ivy.