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Gardening

Siwsan

(27,635 posts) Thu Jul 27, 2023, 11:00 AM Jul 2023

I think I just found the poison ivy equivalent of the massive creature from the movie 'Alien' [View all]

A HUGE vine climbing up the plum tree. I somehow managed to snip through the lower portion and a couple other segments and then gave the exposed inside of the vine a big dose of Brush Killer. I'll keep checking on it to see if it starts dying off. I won't even TRY to remove it until after winter, if even then.

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I think I just found the poison ivy equivalent of the massive creature from the movie 'Alien' [View all] Siwsan Jul 2023 OP

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #1

Truly the answer to so many problems these days. NT Probatim Jul 2023 #3

Would vinegar be a solution? 2naSalit Jul 2023 #2

I have so much poison ivy slightlv Jul 2023 #4

Unfortunately the only thing I've found that works is a spray called Brush Killer Siwsan Jul 2023 #7

Sounds a lot like my continuing battle with it. WestMichRad Jul 2023 #9

I feel the same way NJCher Aug 2023 #10

Borrow a goat; they love poison ivy brer cat Jul 2023 #5

I wish I could have a small herd of goats to keep the back lot grass in check! Siwsan Jul 2023 #8

I have snuffed giant poison oak vines. usonian Jul 2023 #6