Poison Ivy Some harmless plants are mistaken for poison ivy (young box elder seedlings, for instance) but you’ll know for sure if you develop an itchy rash after coming in contact with the sap, which ...

Plants are often used for good, but not always. I believe it is safe to say that a large majority of our interactions with plants on a daily basis are beneficial, or, at the very least, unremarkable.

Often mistaken for wild parsnip, carrot, or anise, the prolific seed producer poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) has gained a ...

Whenever dealing with these plants, especially poisonous weeds you should never touch bare-handed, make sure to wear hand protection and wash your hands afterwards: These thorn-proof gardening gloves ...

LA GRANGE, Ind. (WFFT) — Poison ivy can be a nuisance for many, and it's important to know how to manage it effectively. Jeff Burbrink, an Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources at ...

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 ...

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.

FROM ONE DOSE OF THE POISON... IT CAN BE LETHAL TO OTHER LOCAL ANIMALS. WILD PIGS IN SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF POISONING... FROM A RODENTICIDE <FILE 5215, 00:02:50:14 I PHYSICALLY ...

While poison ivy is frequently found creeping through the grass or up the trunk of a tree, it can also grow large like a shrub, leaving unsuspecting nature goers at risk. Characteristics of poison ivy ...

A hazardous, invasive plant that can cause severe burns is spreading rapidly across North America, threatening native ecosystems and human safety. Wild parsnip (and its cousin, cow parsnip) form dense ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — As a county Extension educator, I regularly receive calls and emails about a variety of horticultural topics and this week has been no exception. From yellowing tomato leaves to ...