Poison Ivy

What does poison ivy look like?

The leaves of poison ivy have three pointed leaflets. The plant stems are woody and of two kinds. The most common kind grows as a trailing vine, with upright leafy stalks 10 to 80 cm (4 to 31.5 inches) high. The second kind is an aerial vine that may climb from 6 to 10 m (6.5 to 11 yards) high on trees, posts, or rough surfaces. The plant produces clusters of cream to yellow-green flowers during the months of June and July.

What should I do if I get poison ivy on me?

Wash any areas of your skin you think may have come in contact with poison ivy with soap and cold water. Cold water should be used, because hot water tends to open the pores, increasing the chances of the resin being deeply absorbed into your skin. If soap is not available, vinegar (2 tablespoons in 1 cup of water) or alcohol (1/2 cup to 1/2 cup of water) can be used.

These practices may not prevent a reaction, but will likely prevent the infection from spreading. If a reaction does develop, see your doctor for treatment. Skin irritation (itching, red inflammation, blisters and, in severe cases, oozing sores) resulting from exposure to poison ivy normally disappears in 7 to 15 days.

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Single treatments of Poison Ivy go for $125.00 per application or $250.00 for removal (includes one spray and must be prepaid).