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Is this poison ivy? #865436

Asked April 22, 2024, 1:12 PM EDT

Hi! I am wondering if this is poison ivy and the safest way to remove. Should it be weeded out? Sprayed? Cut?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, 

We can't be 100% certain because we can't see the arrangement of the leaves (alternate vs opposite), but it does look like it to us. You can refer to our  Poison Ivy page for more ways to understand IDing it in the future and tips for controlling it. If they are small and young, which they appear to be, you can protect your skin and just dig and hand pull. Just be aware that the oils from the leaves can stay on any gloves or clothing so be careful when taking them off.

Let us know if you have further questions. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 24, 2024, 9:58 AM EDT

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