What to do with a tree covered in posion ivy?
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i have a tree on my property that has been completely taken over by posion ivy. I cannot even see what kind of tree it was. the base of the tree is about 3 inches thick but i dont want to have to handle it to cut it down... What would be the best way to get rid of it? My husband wants to burn it but i think that would be a bad idea because if someone breathes the smoke they might also get some oils with it. I also dont want to use a poison that will kill the sourounding lawn. Any suggestions much apreciated.
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Answer:
Place your hands in plastic trash can liners and use elastic bands to secure them. Get a pair of pruning clippers (or wire clippers). Go to the base of the tree and locate the ''trunk'' of the vine. Cut all the truncks leading up the tree. Now walk away and let nature work on the problem. By next sping you will be able to don more bags and remove the larger pieces that still remain. Take the bags off being careful not to touch the outside surfaces. As an added measure, use a waterless hand cleaner such as ''Go - Jo'' to remove the ivy's invisible oils from the tools and your hands. http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-hand-cleaners/gojo-creme-hand-cleaner--655989.aspx?iorb=4764 http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prodmap_947074_947074_10051_-15_10051_mode+matchallpartial_mode+matchall_0_0_level1_GARDENA http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?D=942790&Ntt=942790&catalogId=10051&langId=-15&storeId=10051&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntx=mode+matchall&recN=0&N=0&Ntk=P_PartNumber
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Cut all the tap roots connected to the ground on the ivy. Within a couple of weeks it should die off and you will find all the root connections you missed
The Druid
I had it growing abundently in a tree and my garage. I thought I had a pretty vine. My cousin had a cow. She said don't weed eat that the dust will make you break out. We used Roundup and sprayed it only on the posion ivy, don't spray by the roots of your tree. It did not damage my tree though a year later it was struck by lightening and died totally unrelated.
Sage
DO NOT BURN THE IVY. Buring IVY creates a cloud which is even more iritating to the skin than of you simply rolled around it. Local Lawn and Garden stores will have a specialized IVY poison. Use this and once the IVY dies while fully protected begin clearing it fromt the tree. Note however dead IVY can still causes rashes so really cover up. If this seems like too much trouble you can call around for a tree service that will remove the IVY but it can be pricey especially beause it is poison ivy.
levindis
get your ex to roll around in it naked...hahahaha
♥shadow♥box♥
Two words. Round-up.
Dixie Darlin'
spraay it with that poison ivy spray then take it off make sure ur covered tho cuz it itchz like crazy
♥ Vannie♥
i think, use a strong weed killer, it won't kill the grass, only the weeds and poison ivy
yummy_cheese
Don't burn it. You need to consult a professional, in a case that severe. Do not try and do this one yourself.
Runs with Scissors
chop it down don't touch the tree or you'll get it and call 311 and have some one come to yur house and cut the tree down
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