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 ...

Poison ivy is the bane of many summer gardeners, but just because the leaves are gone doesn't mean it's harmless in winter.

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Gardeners and hikers beware: Poison ivy may look like an unassuming plant, but it's one you're going to want to be able to identify before you wind up with an uncomfortable rash. If you do come home ...

For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can’t say for sure whether I’m immune to the rash that ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

If you've ever experienced a poison ivy rash in all of its itchy "glory," you know it can ruin a good time, especially if you adore spending time outdoors soaking up vitamin D. Skin contact with the ...

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 ...