(WBIR-KNOXVILLE) Although July and August are peak growing months for poison ivy, the pesky plant is popping up more than ever. "This year's had more growth on everything," UT Agriculture Extension ...

A: Great question! This is something all of us affected by it should know! Poison ivy propagates itself by underground rhizomes and seeds. You can also repeatedly cut back the plants to ground level.

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause ...

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 ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

She visits unsuspecting outdoor enthusiasts and innocent passers-by every summer. She always overstays her welcome. Her name? Ivy. Poison ivy. And - unfortunately for those sensitive to the seasonal ...

Try one of these chemical-free methods to get rid of the pesky plant. Use simple homemade solutions like vinegar, salt, and boiling water to naturally eliminate poison ivy without harming other plants ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health experts.

(NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a ...

Add this one to the year’s lengthening list of natural disasters — a bumper crop of poison ivy. It’s flourishing this summer, which, The Wall Street Journal says, "is shaping up to be one of its most ...