Wondering how to kill poison ivy? We spoke to a plant expert to get tips on identifying poison ivy, what works fastest, and the safest ways to remove it for good.

Recently I've received a number of questions about poison ivy. Gardeners and landscapers need to beware of this vine. It pays to be able to identify and avoid it, or risk a bothersome rash ...

It's best to get rid of poison ivy before it gives you or your family members a nasty rash. Head to your kitchen pantry and kill it using an everyday staple.

You can get rid of poison ivy permanently—without getting a rash. These five professional methods let you remove poison ivy in your yard quickly and naturally.

We repeated the treatment last year. We still have poison ivy, even more than before. How do we get rid of it? We hear of it costing thousands of dollars to get rid of, and we are of limited means.

Dear Dr. Donohue: Please write about poison ivy treatment. Lately, two friends have used bleach to treat poison ivy. I think this is harmful. It seems to be a common folk remedy. -- Anonymous Dea… ...

What can I do to kill the poison ivy and not harm our oaks? — Robin You can use the cut and treat method of vine control to deal with the poison ivy in the oak trees.

Poison ivy is very common in Wisconsin. It grows in pastures, roadside ditches, fence rows, wooded forests, beaches and parks, experts say.

Poison ivy is particularly concerning in areas where children play, as they likely will not know how to differentiate it from other innocuous plants.