Experts say poisonous plants are common in the Four States, but learning how to identify and avoid them can help people enjoy ...

The reaction usually begins within 24 to 48 hours of sun exposure and can cause redness, swelling, painful blisters, burning and intense itching. In more severe cases, large, fluid-filled blisters can ...

Cody Bowling shares tips on poison ivy — identification, treatment, and removal. Rash isn’t contagious. Homemade spray helps ...

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McKinley recommends boiling water in a tea kettle so you can pour the water precisely on the weed you want to kill. Boiling ...

A Ministry of Environment botanist wants people to understand that the plant can get on your tools, clothing, boots, and even your pet's fur. The oil can then be transferred onto any exposed skin.

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a hazard in your yard year-round. Here are expert tips on how to effectively and ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was a ...

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to clean leashes, collars, and anything else that might have made contact with the plant. Myth #4: “Dead plants are safe.” You might think a dried-up vine or some old leaves aren ...

Like poison ivy, its leaves have a alternate leaf pattern, and can grow as a shrub, bush or vine. In the spring, poison oak's leaves appear shiny with reddish or green colors that can curl inward.