Man Versus Ivy Part 2 -The Half-Time Score: Man 1, Poison Ivy 0

Sunday, August 03, 2014

So far the Roundup seems to be having a positive effect: The patch in the previous picture now looks like this:

The large vine of Poison Ivy along the back fence is also showing some wilt and browning of the leaves:

I figure maybe another application or two and then it is on to removal.

Old NFO said...: Just remember to wear gloves and long shirt and pants, and wash immediately after...; Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 12:40:00 PM EDT
B said...: they make a special roundup for ivy and other vines.

Or you could use acid.

Fire kills it, but causes other issues.; Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
Knucklehead said...: I second Old NFO. Looks like you're off to a good start. Don't get cocky.; Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 3:28:00 PM EDT
Aaron said...: Old NFO: Thanks and the kill the ivy outfit is: rubber gloves, rubber boots, thick jeans and a long shirt. It did good during the application.

B: Yep, I'm using the special Poison Ivy Roundup and its working good so far.

Knucklehead: Thanks, and your advice has been darn good so far.; Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 3:52:00 PM EDT