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leafless poison ivy vine growing up a tree

Poison Ivy as a Vine: Spotting the Leafless Winter Danger

When most people think of poison ivy, they picture it as a low-growing shrub or brush, spreading its infamous three-leaf clusters across forest floors and trails. However, poison ivy has...

Poison Ivy as a Vine: Spotting the Leafless Winter Danger

When most people think of poison ivy, they picture it as a low-growing shrub or brush, spreading its infamous three-leaf clusters across forest floors and trails. However, poison ivy has...

brown poison ivy leaves in the snow

How Poison Ivy Lurks in Winter

Most people think poison ivy is only a warm-weather problem, with its lush green leaves posing a threat during hikes, yard work, or camping trips. But here’s the catch: poison...

How Poison Ivy Lurks in Winter

Most people think poison ivy is only a warm-weather problem, with its lush green leaves posing a threat during hikes, yard work, or camping trips. But here’s the catch: poison...

People hiking on a snowy trail

Winter Hiking Layers: Don't Skip Washing Clothes with Poison Ivy Oils

Winter hiking often brings a sense of security when it comes to poison ivy and poison oak. With layers of clothing protecting your skin from the elements, it’s easy to...

Winter Hiking Layers: Don't Skip Washing Clothes with Poison Ivy Oils

Winter hiking often brings a sense of security when it comes to poison ivy and poison oak. With layers of clothing protecting your skin from the elements, it’s easy to...

Woman scratching at rash on her arm

Do You Need Medicine To Stop Poison Ivy Itch?

With its notorious three-leaf pattern, poison ivy is an all-too-common culprit of itchy, uncomfortable skin rashes. Whether you accidentally brush against the plant or come into contact with its oils...

Do You Need Medicine To Stop Poison Ivy Itch?

With its notorious three-leaf pattern, poison ivy is an all-too-common culprit of itchy, uncomfortable skin rashes. Whether you accidentally brush against the plant or come into contact with its oils...

Washing hands in sink with Tecnu Extreme

Stop the Burn -Why Washing Off Poison Ivy Oil is Crucial

One of the most critical steps after contracting poison ivy is washing off the plant's oil—urushiol—immediately. Urushiol is the oily substance responsible for triggering the infamous rash, and if left...

Stop the Burn -Why Washing Off Poison Ivy Oil is Crucial

One of the most critical steps after contracting poison ivy is washing off the plant's oil—urushiol—immediately. Urushiol is the oily substance responsible for triggering the infamous rash, and if left...

Removing poison ivy from garden

Prevent Next Year's Itch: How to Remove Poison Ivy from Your Yard

Poison ivy is a persistent and troublesome plant that can cause rashes and discomfort long after the growing season ends. If you have poison ivy in your yard, removing it...

Prevent Next Year's Itch: How to Remove Poison Ivy from Your Yard

Poison ivy is a persistent and troublesome plant that can cause rashes and discomfort long after the growing season ends. If you have poison ivy in your yard, removing it...