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Here's how to identify -- and deal with -- poison plants in your yard this fall

Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac can make for an uncomfortable summer or fall. If you have ever experienced the blisters, swelling and intense itching of even the briefest of encounters, then ...
The Florida Times-Union

Don't forget about poison ivy and poison oak in your yard. Here's how to spot it.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...
The Journal

Common poisonous plants to avoid this spring

For gardeners or those that enjoy the outdoors, spring fever is one thing, but itching rashes and painful blisters are another thing entirely. Poisonous plants can turn a wonderful pastime into an ...
Columbus Dispatch

Now is the time to weed out poison ivy in your landscape. Here's how

Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...
Timesonline

Over the Garden Gate: You want to plant what? Native sumac facts & myths

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...
The News Journal

What does poison ivy look like? How to spot the itchy plant and others like it

Summer is finally here, so that means it's time for hikes in woods and trips into the outdoors. But if you're not careful, you might come across an unwelcomed part of nature — poison ivy. So before ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

What are the symptoms of poison ivy exposure and how can you identify it in your yard

Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...
Lansing State Journal

What does poison ivy in Michigan look like? How to ID the plant, treat a rash

Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also ...