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Question:<\/h3>\n

I have several huge fields of pasture type land (10-20 acres) that are covered in poison ivy. I would like to get rid of the poison ivy and grow wild flowers. I am concerned about using large amounts of chemicals on the land. I would love some advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h3>\n
Donna R. Coffin, Extension Professor<\/em><\/div>\n

First, it would be unusual to have 10 to 15 acres of poison ivy in a field. You may want to send a few photos to be sure we are dealing with poison ivy.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0fact sheet from Cornell University<\/a>\u00a0posted on the\u00a0MDACF Got Pests Website\u00a0<\/a>includes the following recommendations.<\/div>\n
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  • In areas that can be plowed, poison ivy may be effectively controlled by close mowing followed by plowing. It may be <\/span>necessary to repeat the plowing or to follow it with a cultivated crop to kill or starve out the pieces of stem and root that <\/span>were buried in the process.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Various products containing the non-selective herbicides<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>glyphosate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>triclopyr<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>are labeled for controlling poison ivy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • In areas that you can not plow, repeated mowing (by someone not allergic to poison ivy) may give some relief.
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  • If you do decide to use a herbicide like glyphosate, instead of spraying, you could use a wick applicator that only touches the leaves. There are hand wick applicators that look like a hockey stick with rope or roller.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Of course, if using a herbicide, read and follow label directions.
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