I'm dealing with a serious poison ivy problem in my wooded backyard, and I want to tackle it without harming the nearby plants or contaminating the soil! We have a lot of honeysuckle and Virginia creeper nearby, plus our water intake is from a community well, and there's a drainage ditch close by that leads to a creek later on. Is there a safer herbicide option that can handle poison ivy without causing damage to other plants or leaching into the ground? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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I have a unique method! I cut out the top and bottom of a narrow cardboard box and place it over the poison ivy. Then I spray the herbicide made just for it. This way, it keeps nearby plants safe from the herbicide. Give it a shot!
I've had success using Tordon for spot treating poison ivy, but keep in mind it's not a spray—each plant has to be treated individually. Just take your time and be careful with application!
Thanks for the tip!
Consider getting glyphosate or triclopyr concentrate from your local rural supply store. Just follow the mix instructions and use a sprayer. It’s effective and specifically kills what you spray without affecting nearby plants, as long as you're careful with overspray. It won’t persist in the soil either, so it should be safe!
Thank you for the detailed advice!
Thanks for the creative approach! ??