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 ...

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Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

As temperatures in the First State start to increase, people will be spending more time outdoors. Whether gardening or hiking, Delaware residents need to be on the lookout for certain plants that will ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health ...

That itchy, uncomfortable rash from poison ivy can ruin a perfectly good outdoor adventure. The biggest challenge is this toxic plant is notoriously tricky to identify, even for experienced hikers.

Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Spending time outside here in Michigan during the summer can’t be beat! The woods, the beaches, the trails, there are endless opportunities to spend quality time outside. But have ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s that time of year for all the fun outdoor activities like hiking and camping, which also means you’re more likely to be exposed to poison ivy. Board-certified Dermatologist ...

Leaves of three, let it be. That’s the old childhood rhyme about how to identify poison ivy so you can avoid it at all costs. The itchy, blistering and sometimes painful dermatitis that comes from ...

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 ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...