Comments on: Poison Ivy 101: How To Identify, Treat And Prevent https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/ DIY Projects, Gardening Tips & Thrifty Decor Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:43:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Henry S Mom https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-338778 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:43:28 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-338778 When my husband would go fishing he’d wear shorts but stayed away from any vegetation however his best friend in the whole world, our pup Henry would roam then go sit between his feet. Of course it rubbed off onto his calves and he had an outbreak. After taking a cool shower I had him use the solution from Clearasil Acne Pads to rub on the affected area and air dry to absorb into skin without a fan to dry it. Then applied Calamine lotion for good measure. Did it morning and night 2-3x/day and by the 3rd day it was dried up and almost healed and gone. Acne pads solution is aspirin so I applied it to scratches for faster healing or anywhere it’s itches on the skin. The key us letting it air dry. Hope this helps others.

]]> By: Cj https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-323309 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:49:46 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-323309 Please remind people to NEVER burn poison ivy.
Poison ivy oils can be carried through the air and infect the airways of people in the surrounding areas by miles. Breathing the fumes of burning poison ivy can have serious health consequences (rash, fever, painful inflammation, painful breathing, swelling of throat and lungs) and lead to death in severe cases if left untreated. (outdoorjoes.com)

]]> By: Emily https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-317376 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:03:38 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-317376 Thank you for the beautiful photos & information I created poison ivy ID cards that I sell on etsy to help others identify the plant.

]]> By: Dee https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-312938 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:19:19 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-312938 I love the green tomato advice. I’ll try that. I look at poison ivy, oak or sumacs and I get it. I was even desperate for a cure and someone told me to eat a leaf! MISTAKE! Yes the doctor laughed at me!
I spot it fast but unfortunately living in the hills of Kentucky even carrying in fire wood gets me. Thanks for the extra advice.

]]> By: Pam Kessler https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-301570 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:31:07 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-301570 In reply to vicky.

I have never hear of that remedy before!!! Love it!

]]> By: vicky https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-301562 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:26:56 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-301562 Try::: Green tomatoes. My Grandma Watson and I recommend this. Just slice off a small piece and use it. Next time use the tomato that had the slice cut off from. Next cut that piece off and use tomato again. Keep going until tomato is gone. May sting if you have dug it open. Doesn't smell after dry and if you remove seeds it is almost transparent. Tried and true. I think it is the acid. The green tomato has to be rolled around to create juice. Slightly ripe gives more juice than totally green but make sure it is still considered a green tomato.

]]> By: Eme https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-208170 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:28:16 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-208170 Thank you so much for this post. I never really knew what it was like up close and I used to get it so bad. I would wear gardening gloves and get it and my doctor told me to get the rubber ones as when the material gloves get wet, it still can seep in. And it did. I even got it in the winter!!!! How I don't know but it happened and again my same doctor said it doesn't die, the oil or powder is still active during the cold months. So I must have pulled it thinking it was a weed. But having this pictures up close helped, I knew leaves of 3 but like you said there are other plants like that too Great post, thanks again.

]]> By: Jenny https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-203221 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 02:55:07 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-203221 I don't remember reading this back in 2014 or 15, so am glad you re-posted the link here! And those are great photos!! Hope your son's surgery went OK. I am thinking of both fo you.

]]> By: Miranda https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-183928 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:51:30 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-183928 I have it for the second year in a row, or at least I think I do. Se we have chainlink fences in our neighborhood and our neighbors DO NOt take care of their yards, there must be a dozen different vines, bushes and trees all growing on the fence line and into our yard. I have not seen anything that looks like poison ivy but it's hard to tell one plant from the other because they are all intertwined. I would love to kill off just the bad stuff and not everything, any suggestions? I know whatever I do kill will just lay dead in their yard forever and ever.

]]> By: Yeny https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/how-to-avoid-prevent-identify-poison-ivy/comment-page-3/#comment-148769 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:58:57 +0000 http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/?p=75#comment-148769 Thanks so much for this advice, I've had the worst experience with poison ivy since two years ago ???

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