Review of Round Up Poison Ivy Killer
Poison Ivy is more than just a mere nuisance weed that takes over your yard or garden – for many people, it can be a source of misery when they find themselves suffering from its itchy, painful effects. Prevention is the best cure, in the case of poison ivy and its close relatives, poison oak and poison sumac. If you find it growing in your yard, you are strongly advised to get rid of it, as even if you don't generally venture into the area where it's growing, you're still putting yourself and others at risk by allowing it to remain.
This is because of the oil, urushiol, which is contained in these plants. The allergic reaction known as poison ivy/oak rash is actually a result of this oil having been transferred on to skin, where it is quickly absorbed and triggers an unpleasant rash that can spread to various parts of the body. The problem is that you don't just need to touch the plants themselves in order for this to happen – urushiol can be transferred on to any number of other objects, including pet fur and gardening tools, which will then pass the toxic substance along to the next thing they encounter... which could very easily be you, or someone you know! So don't just leave poison ivy or poison oak to grow freely on your property. Getting rid of it could save you a lot of unnecesary pain and discomfort!
There are lots of methods for eliminating poison ivy and oak from your yard. You can destroy it manually, by either smothering it with tarps or pulling it up from the roots. Whatever you do, wear gloves and other protective clothing to do this, and also be careful to thoroughly clean and wash what you're wearing, afterwards. Urushiol can quite easily rest on the surface of your gloves and clothes, waiting to be transferred to your skin at the first opportunity.
Alternatively, why not try a less hands-on method, and purchase one of the many available herbicides on the market, that are designed specifically with poison oak, ivy, and sumac in mind? Try a solution like Round-Up Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer, which is strong enough to penetrate the particularly tough and waxy leaves of these plants, and contains an excellent formula that kills right through the root to ensure no regrowth.
This sort of solution is easy to use, and you should see rapid results. Always satisfying to see those hateful weeds wither and die! To use Round-Up Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer, you should choose a day when the weather is warm and dry, preferably with little to no wind, which will limit the possibility of the spray drifting to unnecessary areas. As with all herbicides, you should apply Round-Up Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer during the growing season, when the plants are still actively growing. This is because the leaves will soak up the spray in their search for moisture and nutrition, and take it right to the roots, where it can do its work.
All you have to do is spray the leaves until they are very wet, and then leave them alone. An advantage of Round-Up Poison Ivy & Tough Brush Killer is that rainfall after just thirty minutes won't wash away your efforts, unlike most weedkillers, which normally require dry weather for at least 24 hours after spraying. Within a day, you should notice the leaves beginning to wilt and curl, and they'll turn yellow and brown within the next 3 or 4 days. After a week or two, they'll be completely dead. Just keep inspecting the area and spraying monthly during the growing season, to ensure that you've got it all. You can buy it online here.
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