Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently.

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What makes poison ivy a much dreaded plant is urushiol, an oily resin that, upon contact with the skin, can result in contact dermatitis, often presenting as a red, itchy rash with blisters or bumps.

Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

Q: We have several acres covered with poison ivy. Unfortunately, the ivy keeps spreading. Store-bought remedies as well as homemade mixtures have not worked. Do you have any suggestions? A: You need ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

Gardeners and hikers beware: Poison ivy may look like an unassuming plant, but it's one you're going to want to be able to identify before you wind up with an uncomfortable rash. If you do come home ...

As temperatures in the First State start to increase, people will be spending more time outdoors. Whether gardening or hiking, Delaware residents need to be on the lookout for certain plants that will ...

Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...