All of Massachusetts
GuaranteedERADICATION™
All of Massachusetts
About Poison Ivy
Since 2008 | 2-Year GuaranteedERADICATION™ | Licensed and Insured
Since 2008 2-Year GuaranteedERADICATION™Licensed and Insured
How Poison Ivy Spreads on Your Property
Poison ivy spreads by vines growing along the ground or up trees, the roots extending themselves underground and seeds dropping to the ground or carried by birds. Read more here about poison ivy and contact us for more information about our services. We respond to your inquiries within one business day, often sooner but spring and summer are very busy and were on the road most days except Sunday when we worship and rest!
When Can I Get Poison Ivy?
You can be exposed to any time of the year. However, it is less likely in the winter when the leaves have dried up and fallen to the ground. You can still get poison ivy in the winter from the stems of plants on the ground or vines growing up a tree.
There are no "Leaves of Three" to see in the winter to warn you. The poison ivy stems sticking up through the snow look just like any other twig. However, mature vines growing up trees are still easily identified by their tell-tale "hair."
How Can I Get Poison Ivy?
Physical contact is needed. Just being near the urushiol, the oil in the leaves, vines, stems and roots of poison ivy, does not spread the irritant.
- Clothing that has come in contact with urushiol. Wash that clothing separately
- Playing with a dog which has brushed against a poison ivy plant
- Mowing the lawn, especially around the edges. Mowing really spreads the oil around. Let the poison ivy grow so you can see it and kill it all at once. It will be safe to mow after that
- DO NOT BURN
- Inhaling the smoke from burning poison ivy can produce life-threatening reactions in your lungs
Our poison ivy eradication guarantee extends from the year it is treated through the next year!
"Great work. We have a large yard and Jim went all the way around to find all the poison ivy. Much needed since we have family members who are extremely allergic"
- K.V., Groton, MA
Yelp Review