How can you get rid of poison oak, kill the leaves and the roots??

Rose
by Rose
  9 answers
  • Gale Allen Jenness Gale Allen Jenness on Feb 15, 2018

    All vegitation killer should do the trick, it’s supposed to kill everything! So far I haven’t found anything it won’t kill

  • Barbara Barbara on Feb 15, 2018

    Sprinkle on a heavy amt of baking soda and let stand for several hours or overnight. Next morning pour boiling water directly on the plant. If possible avoid watering in the surrounding area for several days. When the leaves show evidence of drying out, dig out with a large shovel. Wear long sleeved shirt/jacket and work gloves to protect your skin. REPEAT the baking soda/boiling water routine 2-3 more times to kill any remaining roots. Immediately wash clothing & gloves.

  • Susan Pribula Susan Pribula on Feb 15, 2018

    I just had poison ivy and was told to spray them and pull them out but wear gloves and protective clothing. Don't let the vines touch your skin. You have to keep spraying the roots until they are gone.

    • Neva Dew Neva Dew on Feb 18, 2018

      I agree Roundup and Roundup and more, as needed! Also I discovered years ago, by accident, that if it is in a larger open area just keeping it mowed down seemed to make it give up - no more of it there now.

  • Eva Wambach Eva Wambach on Feb 15, 2018

    low's has a good poison ivy killer may have to spray several times till it get to roots worked great just have to keep after it till gone.

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Nov 07, 2023

    I have had success with this! Poison ivy killer.

  • Janice Janice on Nov 07, 2023

    RoundUp will work but if you prefer to use a diy method you can saturate the roots with white vinegar. Multiple applications may be needed over several days, then you can remove the roots. The leaves will die off after the roots have been treated. Be sure to wear protection.

  • Deb K Deb K on Nov 10, 2023

    Hi Rose, hope this helps you.

    Young seedlings can be removed by simply (and carefully) digging them out with a shovel or pick. Be sure to get the entire plant — roots and all. It's easiest to remove poison oak from loose soil or in spring or fall when the soil is moist. Dispose of your uprooted poison oak plants offsite