I use RoundUp annually in the spring when leaves emerge and plants
are actively growing to reduce the incidence of accidental exposure
to poison ivy around the house. If I accidentally come in contact
with leaves or vines I mix one part Chlorox to 10 parts water and
take a sponge bath to neutralize the oil on my belt, shoes, and me.
All other items of clothing go in the washing machine with a
standard laundry soap. If I follow this formula within a half hour
of exposure I save all the agony and avoid itch, blisters, and
searching the net for remedies. Fortunately, I have learned to spot
an ivy plant at 10 to 20 feet distant. Prevention is truly worth a
pound of cure when dealing with the itchy plants.
--"Pete Sherman" ([email protected]) submitted 10/May/2002
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