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July 24, 2024Q.There Is Poison Sumac In My Hillside Of Planted Ivy And I Am Extremely Allergic To Poison Sumac How Can I Get Rid Of The Poison Su
mac without telling my hillside a planted ivy I am extremely allergic to poison sumac but it is my hillside of planted ivy I do not want to kill my planting ivy but I need to get rid of the poison sumac bushes
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GKH_Susan on
July 24, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You, or someone else, can protect the desirable plants around the sumac with cardboard while spraying a product containing glyphosate. Or, the person can "paint" the herbicide onto the sumac with a paintbrush. It is time consuming so hopefully there isn't a lot of it. Another option is hiring someone to dig it up who isn't so allergic. He or she would still need to wear gloves, long pants, a mask, and long-sleeved shirt. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/poison-sumac-control.htm
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