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Is This Poison Ivy?

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Submitted by:  John Goddeau
Date Submitted: 6/14/2003
Location: Wisconsin

Question Asked: I am pretty sure it is. I am very worried for my chirldren because I have a lot of it. I have gone through several bottle of roundup and I currently have poison ivy from doing some weed wacking in a different area.

Answer: John -

I'm with you on this one being poison ivy and it looks to be hiding well in the grass. Lovely new growth with the reddish leaflets. I've come across many plants peeking out from the grass just like these in your pictures. My husband uses Roundup that you mix in a sprayer and adds just a little bit of dish soap. This seems to help in controlling / eradicating the plants.