What can I use to kill poison oak or ivy?

You're gonna need an ocean, do, do, do, do, do, of calamine lotion...........

Anybody else remember that tune?

i googled this not too long ago. They recommend hiring professionals because the oil throws off fumes that can actually kill you if you decide to burn it. I imagine being sure you protect yourself with safety equipment would make it safe. I’ve got several acres that poison I’ve has taken it over. I’m trying to decide where to start and how to get help with controlling a fire. Blessings

ortho brush-be-gone poison ivy spray will kill the plants, spray when sunny if possible but not when rain is predicted.

I just did this with my girlfriend. Suit up. Dig out and cut down to ground level. Mark the bags for the refuse service people. Then douse the area heavily with white vinegar or cleaning vinegar. Needs to be reapplied after every rain event. Then hop in the shower immediately. Then wash your clothes. We use old bbq tongs to get the clothes in the washer so we don't get a rash. We do this every year. Never pops up in the same place. Gotta love how mother nature works. We do this every year, occasionally twice a year. Or hire out, but expect to pay extra for special handling.

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.