That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Eastern poison ivy grows as either a plant on the ground or as a vine with aerial roots to secure itself around trees or other objects. Greenish flowers appear with five petals about 3 millimeters ...

DEAR NEIL: We have several acres covered with poison ivy. Unfortunately, the ivy keeps spreading. Store-bought remedies as well as home-made mixtures have not worked. Do you have any suggestions?

A: You need to use something labeled specifically for control of poison ivy. That probably will be a broadleafed weedkiller (containing 2,4-D and perhaps two other herbicides blended together).

Dear Neil: 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?

How to Identify and Treat a Poison Ivy or Poison Oak Rash originally appeared on usnews.com Update 04/22/25: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

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The study recommends emergency departments treat poison ivy rashes for a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks to help reduce the need for a return visit. Learn more about treatment options for a poison ivy rash.