You can remove poison oak from your yard by hand or with an herbicide. No matter which method you choose, wear protective gear, including long sleeves, gloves, long pants, and boots, to minimize your ...

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Chemical Approach Herbicide Application– choose the right herbicide. Products containing glyphosate or triclopyr are often used in herbicides to control and kill poison ivy. Spray the herbicide ...

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was originally brought to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental garden plant.