More than likely, we’ve all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated ...

Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

Q: I have some poison ivy in my backyard, and I am very allergic, so I’d rather not touch it. Are there herbicides that will ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...

Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent or minimize the rash. By Cameron Walker When out in nature, we all know you’re not supposed to wander into the bushes.

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health ...

Poison ivy contains urushiol, a sticky, oil-like substance that causes an allergic reaction when it touches skin. For those ...