{"id":18188,"date":"2020-08-05T19:59:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T22:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=18188"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:57:10","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy in Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hopefully, you aren\u2019t too familiar with poison ivy, but sometimes this rash-inducing plant sprouts in your yard. The sooner you get rid of it, the better.<\/p>    <p>With tips from experts, we\u2019ll share how to remove poison ivy by hand or with herbicides or vinegar solutions. Homeowners can even use grazing goats to get rid of poison ivy. If this three-leaved plant has popped up on your property, here are 8 ways to get rid of poison ivy in your yard.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9af0a8dc-18e5-49e4-a3f3-e023f984e768\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Here are the 8 best ways to eliminate poison ivy:\u00a0<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"list-style: none; \"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#0-1-hand-removal\" style=\"\">1. Hand Removal<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#1-2-mowing-or-cutting\" style=\"\">2. Mowing or Cutting<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#2-3-boiling-water\" style=\"\">3. Boiling Water<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#3-4-vinegar-solution\" style=\"\">4. Vinegar Solution<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#4-5-smothering\" style=\"\">5. Smothering<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#5-6-herbicides\" style=\"\">6. Herbicides<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#6-7-goat-grazing\" style=\"\">7. Goat Grazing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#7-8-professional-removal\" style=\"\">8. Professional Removal<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#8-how-to-dispose-of-poison-ivy-do%E2%80%99s-and-don%E2%80%99ts\" style=\"\">How to Dispose of Poison Ivy: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-get-rid-of-poison-ivy\/#9-how-to-clean-up-after-you%E2%80%99ve-removed-poison-ivy\" style=\"\">How to Clean-Up After You\u2019ve Removed Poison Ivy<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Project Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Estimated Time to Complete: <\/strong>Depending on the method and size of infestation, it takes at least 1 week. Most removals will take several weeks (or longer) before the ivy is completely gone.<strong><br>Project Cost: <\/strong>Varies depending on the removal method. Some methods, like hand-pulling, cost nothing, while others, like goat grazing, can <strong>cost up to $800 per acre<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>Before you start, take caution: <\/strong>Poison ivy leaves produce urushiol (a plant oil). When humans touch the sap from poison ivy\u2019s stems, leaves, or berries, they are exposed to the oil, which 85% to 90% of adults are allergic to, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. But don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll explain how to get rid of poison ivy <em>and<\/em> stay rash-free.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-hand-removal\">1. Hand Removal<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Closeup of wild poison ivy plant (devil's mittens) in a forest \" class=\"wp-image-134304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-closeup-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/closeup-of-wild-poison-ivy-plant-devil-s-mittens-in-a-forest\/265017341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strawberrymochi<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small infestations<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>High, especially for small plants. Larger plants may regrow.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Hand-removal is one of the most effective ways to remove poison ivy. \u201cVery small plants (those with 1 or 2 leaves \u2014 3 or 6 leaflets) can be hand pulled or dug,\u201d says Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture Extension specialist at Iowa State University. \u201cThis method is done more easily after a soaking rain or deep watering.\u201d<\/p>    <p>Pull up the roots to prevent regrowth.<\/p>    <p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Long shirt and pants<\/li>    <li>Closed-toe shoes<\/li>    <li>High socks<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-gardening-gloves\/\">Gloves<\/a>, either heavy-duty or waterproof<\/li>    <li>Goggles<\/li>    <li>Garden trowel or shovel<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Wrap duct tape around the opening of your gloves and pant legs to protect your skin from exposure.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>How to remove poison ivy by hand:<\/strong><\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Hand-pull individual poison ivy plants from your yard.<\/li>    <li>For larger vines, use a garden trowel or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-garden-shovels\/\">shovel<\/a> to dig the plant up by the roots.<\/li>    <li>After you finish, thoroughly wash your gloves, clothes, shoes, and equipment.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>If you&#8217;re having trouble with poison ivy removal, call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">lawn treatment professional<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-mowing-or-cutting\">2. Mowing or Cutting<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large infestations<\/td><td>Repeated mowing over several years<\/td><td>$14 to $322<\/td><td>High, but takes years for complete control<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Repeated mowing or trimming eventually kills poison ivy. Without its stem and leaves, poison ivy will not be able to access the nutrients it needs to survive.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-mowers\/\">Lawn mower<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-weed-eaters\/\">Weed eater<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-garden-shears\/\">Shears<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to mow or trim poison ivy:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Repeatedly mow over poison ivy or trim it back with shears or a weed eater. Continue to trim it until it stops growing back. Clean your mower, weed eater, or shears after use.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-boiling-water\">3. Boiling Water<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Pot with boiling water on electric stove\" class=\"wp-image-134300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boiling-water-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/pot-with-boiling-water-on-electric-stove-space-for-text\/244579229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Africa<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small infestations<\/td><td>1 day, with repeated treatments every 7-10 days<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>High, but takes repeated applications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Boiling water kills poison ivy by scalding its tissue.<\/p>    <p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Pot or kettle of boiling water<\/li>    <li>Protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves or oven mitts<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to remove poison ivy with boiling water:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Take a pot or kettle of boiling water outside and pour it on the poison ivy. Be careful not to splash the hot water on you.<\/li>    <li>Repeat the process until the poison ivy withers and dies.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ol>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-vinegar-solution\">4. Vinegar Solution<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"white vinegar bottle on a wooden surface\" class=\"wp-image-134301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution-656x492.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vinegar-solution-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/white-vinegar\/132216238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eskay lim<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small to medium infestations<\/td><td>Several weeks<\/td><td>$3 to $12<\/td><td>Low to moderate, but takes repeated applications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Make a vinegar herbicide to treat poison ivy plants. \u201cVinegar may burn down the top, but rarely kills the root system,\u201d says Nancy Loewenstein, former Extension specialist at Auburn University. \u201cUntil the root is dead, it can continue to grow back.\u201d Repeated applications will be necessary.<\/p>    <p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>1 gallon 5% vinegar<\/li>    <li>1 cup of salt (optional)<\/li>    <li>1 tablespoon dish soap<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to make a vinegar solution:<\/strong><\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mix the ingredients.<\/li>    <li>Pour into a spray bottle.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Spray onto the poison ivy.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>If you have horticultural-strength vinegar (10% to 20%), you can use it directly on poison ivy with no added ingredients.<\/p>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/does-vinegar-kill-weeds\/\">Vinegar kills weeds<\/a> but also kills any other vegetation it touches, so take precautions to avoid spraying nearby plants. Also, use personal protective equipment when spraying vinegar.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-smothering\">5. Smothering<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small infestations<\/td><td>1-3 weeks<\/td><td>$10 to $34<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Smothering poison ivy kills the plant by depriving it of the light and oxygen it needs to survive.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A piece of cardboard or a plastic tarp<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>How to smother poison ivy:<\/strong><\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Hand-pull as much poison ivy as you can.<\/li>    <li>Cover the ivy with cardboard or a tarp (the same process as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/sheet-mulching-lasagna-garden\/\">sheet mulching<\/a> to kill grass).<\/li>    <li>Secure the cover so it doesn\u2019t blow away.<\/li>    <li>Leave the cover for 1 week.<\/li>    <li>After a week, check the ivy. If the ivy is brown and dry, it is dead. If not, leave the covering on for another week and continue to check it until the ivy is dead.<\/li> <\/ol>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-herbicides\">6. Herbicides<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Man spraying weed killer herbicide on green grass residential yard.\" class=\"wp-image-134302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray-656x449.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray-150x103.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/herbicide-spray-768x526.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-spraying-weed-killer-herbicide-on-green-grass-residential-yard-landscaper-using-pump-chemical-pesticide-sprayer-for-lawn-weed-control\/1393394255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scott Habermann<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium or large infestations<\/td><td>Several weeks<\/td><td>$25 to $35<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=C867-10&amp;title=Controlling%20Poison%20Ivy%20in%20the%20Landscape\"> <\/a>University of Georgia Extension, homeowners can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/is-it-time-to-ditch-the-roundup-habit\/\">glyphosate<\/a>, triclopyr, and dicamba to control poison ivy. <\/p>    <p>\u201cA combination of control approaches typically works best for most plants, including poison ivy. However, herbicides are probably the most important tool in the toolbox. It may be difficult to control poison ivy without them,\u201d says Loewenstein.<\/p>    <p>For effective control, you may need to adjust the concentration or use multiple applications.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Read and follow the label instructions carefully.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>The application method will depend on whether you have a liquid or granular herbicide. <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Liquid herbicide:<\/strong> Spray liquid herbicide onto the poison ivy plants.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Granular herbicide:<\/strong> For an even distribution, calibrate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-spreader\/\">spreader<\/a> and distribute the granules around infested patches.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ol>    <p>Steil notes another key advantage of using herbicides on poison ivy: \u201cThey allow for &#8230; minimal interaction with the plant,\u201d he says. In other words, this \u201chands off\u201d approach means you won\u2019t have to deal with the itch afterwards.<\/p>    <p>Check out our sections on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicide\/#7-how-to-apply-a-granular-pre-emergent-herbicide\">How to Apply a Granular Pre-Emergent Herbicide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicide\/#8-how-to-apply-a-liquid-pre-emergent-herbicide\">How to Apply a Liquid Pre-Emergent Herbicide<\/a> for general instructions on applying herbicides by type.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-goat-grazing\">7. Goat Grazing<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large infestations<\/td><td>1-2 days<\/td><td>$400 to $800 an acre<\/td><td>High, but will take repeated grazings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Goats may seem like an unusual solution, but they are the perfect antidote to poison ivy in your yard since they can eat poison ivy without suffering any health problems. If you don\u2019t own goats, you may be able to rent one from a nearby goat rental service.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/grazing-goats-can-give-wildfires-the-brush-off\/\">Grazing goats<\/a> eat only the leaves, leaving the roots behind. That means the poison ivy might grow back several times before it is finally killed by the goats\u2019 feeding habits. You may have to combine goats with other removal methods to completely get rid of the poison ivy in your yard.<\/p>    <p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Avoid petting the goats that feed on poison ivy. Urushiol can get on their fur and spread to your skin.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-professional-removal\">8. Professional Removal<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time to Complete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effectiveness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large infestations<\/td><td>May take several weeks<\/td><td>$65 to $165<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Whether you have tried everything to get rid of a stubborn patch of poison ivy or simply don\u2019t want to risk getting close to it, call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">professional lawn treatment company<\/a> to remove the poison ivy in your yard.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-how-to-dispose-of-poison-ivy-do%E2%80%99s-and-don%E2%80%99ts\">How to Dispose of Poison Ivy: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Wooden sign warning of poison ivy in a wooded area\" class=\"wp-image-134303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-656x492.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/poison-ivy-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/wooden-sign-warning-of-poison-ivy-in-a-wooded-area\/355829251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">raksyBH<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>Do\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Dispose of the poison ivy in a heavy-duty trash bag.<\/strong> Tie the bag up tightly, making sure there are no holes.<\/li>    <li><strong>Be careful<\/strong> as you dispose of it, as dead poison ivy can still cause rashes. Also, urushiol can stay active on surfaces for up to 5 years, so don\u2019t count on it wearing off.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Don\u2019ts<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Do not burn<\/strong> the poison ivy. The smoke spreads urushiol into the air, which may irritate your eyes. \u201cThe oils can [also] be inhaled and cause problems in the throat and lungs,\u201d says Steil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Do not compost<\/strong> poison ivy.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-how-to-clean-up-after-you%E2%80%99ve-removed-poison-ivy\">How to Clean-Up After You\u2019ve Removed Poison Ivy<\/h2>    <p>Don\u2019t touch anything until after you wash your hands and have a chance to clean up. Poison ivy spreads easily to anything you touch.<\/p>    <p>Here\u2019s how to avoid spreading urushiol and causing an allergic reaction to poison ivy:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Clean your clothes<\/strong> and gloves with a strong degreasing detergent. Wash the clothes on the hot setting. Your shoes and eyewear also need to be washed with hot water and dish soap.<\/li>    <li><strong>Wash your hands<\/strong> and any exposed skin with rubbing alcohol or <strong>cold water<\/strong> (NOT hot) and dish soap.<\/li>    <li><strong>Wash your equipment <\/strong>with hot water and dish soap.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-rid-your-yard-of-poison-ivy\">Rid Your Yard of Poison Ivy<\/h2>    <p>Try any of these methods (or a combination) to get rid of poison ivy in your yard. But If you don\u2019t want to deal with treating the poison ivy yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">hire a lawn treatment company<\/a> to safely remove the poison ivy for you.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/weed-control-price\/\">How Much Does Weed Control Cost?<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-cbc938ea-16ac-4f4e-ba0c-76a80fbcdfe2\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cbc938ea-16ac-4f4e-ba0c-76a80fbcdfe2\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-cbc938ea-16ac-4f4e-ba0c-76a80fbcdfe2\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cbc938ea-16ac-4f4e-ba0c-76a80fbcdfe2\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.iastate.edu\/staff\/ajsteil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aaron Steil<\/a>, consumer horticulture Extension specialist at Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=C867-10&amp;title=controlling-poison-ivy-in-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Controlling Poison Ivy in the Landscape<\/a>.\u201d By Mark Czarnota, associate professor. University of Georgia Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doylestownhealth.org\/blog\/ditch-the-itch-a-poison-ivy-primer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ditch the Itch: A Poison Ivy Primer<\/a>.\u201d Doylestown Health.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/how-to\/how-control-poison-ivy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Control Poison Ivy<\/a>.\u201d By Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture Extension specialist. Iowa State University.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/cfwe.auburn.edu\/profile\/nancy-loewenstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nancy Loewenstein<\/a>, former Extension specialist at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/agriculture-food-environment\/landscape\/fact-sheets\/poison-ivy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poison Ivy<\/a>.\u201d By Randy Prostak, Extension weed specialist. University of Massachusetts Amherst.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7733371\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toxicodendron Contact Dermatitis: A Case Report and Brief Review.<\/a>\u201d By Joe Monroe, general and surgical dermatology practitioner. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.unh.edu\/blog\/2018\/08\/what-can-i-do-get-rid-poison-ivy-my-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Can I Do to Get Rid of the Poison Ivy in my Yard?<\/a>\u201d University of New Hampshire.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image Credit: Poison Ivy.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/49046043216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James St. John<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get rid of poison ivy in your yard with herbicide or vinegar solutions, by mowing it back, scalding it with boiling water, hand-pulling, or even turning it into a snack for 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