Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

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 ...

Researchers have developed a clever new method to detect the chemical that causes the annoying itch. But urushiol isn't all bad. It's also behind... Spray Lights Up The Chemical That Causes Poison Ivy ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Poison ivy can quickly ruin a day spent outdoors. It’s best to adhere to the rule, “leaves of three, let them be,” since exposing your skin to poison ivy can lead to allergic ...

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Among common lawn weeds, poison ivy is like a supervillain. Whether it's growing as a vine up your ...

Nature is beautiful. Nature is healing. Nature…can sometimes make you itch so bad that you swear off walking in the woods for all eternity. Thankfully, the right poison ivy rash treatment can help ...

Poison ivy tends to hide in plain sight. It grows in wooded areas, climbing its way up the sides of trees. It hides in the weeds on the ground. It spreads quickly, taking over fences and flower beds.

Poison ivy can irritate your eyes and eyelids, but it won’t cause blindness. A rash occurs when urushiol oil comes into contact with your eye area through touch or smoke. Mild symptoms, such as red, ...