How do I kill poison ivy?

Hi Wink, using gloves and protective eye wear, saturate a paper towel with brush or vegetation kill. Wrap it around a branch you can access that is not attached to another plant. You don't want the towel to touch other plants. Then use plastic wrap and wrap the towel completely. This protects the towel from drying out. It will take some time, but you will completely kill the ivy. If you're over-run with the ivy, you may want to kill everything by spraying, then till it all under, starting anew.

There is a special spray for poison ivy. It's the only thing I've used that is very effective. Spray it as is, don't try to touch it or anything. Then leave it for 12 weeks, it will die down into the roots and not return.

What about vinegar?

Hello, I wear occlusive protective clothing and gloves and hand pull mine.

Hi Winkcherry, here's a recipe that works and it is chemical free.

https://countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/homemade-poison-ivy-and-weed-killer-that-really-works/

You may need to spray a couple of times to get it all to die.

3 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup table salt

1 tablespoon liquid detergent or soap (I use Dawn) for stick-to-itiveness.

Directions

1. Mix vinegar and salt until the salt is completely dissolved. Stir in liquid dish soap, and pour into a spray bottle.
2. Spray onto the green growing leaves of the plants.
3. Wait a week, then repeat on any survivors. Best time to apply: during a dry spell.

Repeat as necessary.