As important as poison ivy is for wildlife, it’s important for people to be able to identify the plant, even for those who have never reacted to it ...

Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring time means people should start to get reacquainted with nature and remind themselves how to identify plants like poison ivy. Poison ivy is a common plant that makes ...

– Spring is here and that means more people are spending time outdoors enjoying nature and the nice weather. We’ve been working for you for some reminders before you head out on one plant to look out ...

When handling poison ivy, don’t neglect your gear. To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked ...

It’s not a new phenomenon in Boise, but it always bears a yearly reminder: Keep an eye out for poison ivy in the Treasure Valley. The three-leaf plant, which causes an itchy red rash and blisters, is ...

Poison ivy is a fixture of the landscape in eastern North America and parts of Asia. The noxious, rash-causing weed grows in rocky outcroppings, open fields, and at the edge of forests — it generally ...

With the first greens of spring starting to peak out, it’s time to start thinking about poisonous plants once again. There are many ways to think about what makes a plant poisonous — poisonous to ...

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local ...

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 ...