81. Poison Ivy when dealing with poison ivy it can look like weeds in the landscape or a spindlyvine climbing a tree or a woody vine; poison ivy Episode 02079 Soft maple. http://www.gardenpower.com/projects/plants/02079.html

Home Ask Joe About Joe Gardening FAQs ... Find It Joe Advises... when dealing with poison ivy... it can look like weeds in the landscape or a spindly vine climbing a tree or a woody vine it is very easy to catch - from dead wood or even from your dog who has just run through it either bury it or put it somewhere it can decompose never burn it because you can catch it from the smoke Return to Project Index Poison Ivy Episode 02079 Soft maple. I know people who can walk through the forest and name every tree, shrub, and weed that grows on the forest floor. I can't do that. In any case, the active ingredient in poison ivy, urushiol, is a highly water insoluble chemical that gives you a nasty, itchy, burning rash. You can get poison ivy from any part of the plant-the leaves, the stems, even the roots. Even two-year-old dead wood can still give you poison ivy. And you can even get it from petting your dog if he's just run through the poison ivy. If you've got it on your property and you opt for pulling it out to and trying get rid of it, either bury it or put it someplace where it can decompose over time. Never burn it. You'll get the worst case of poison ivy in your life from being in the smoke.

82. Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Or Prickly Heat Rashes Get Some Relief poison ivy, oak, sumac or prickly heat rashes. Soothe the itchy skinof poison ivy, oak or sumac or prickly heat in a comforting http://www.tipking.com/Remedies/rem0014.htm

Soothe poison ivy, oak, sumac or prickly heat rashes Soothe poison ivy, oak, sumac or prickly heat rashes

83. AAAS Science Update/Why Is It? - Archives August 29 poison ivy. Everyone’s heard the saying leaves three, let it be. Butwhy does a brush with poison ivy send you hunting for the calamine lotion? http://www.scienceupdate.com/august00.html

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84. POISON IVY: How To Identify And Control poison ivy How to Identify and Control. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION. POISONIVY is a woody shrub or vine with hairy looking aerial roots. http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/plantpage/flora/poivy/

POISON IVY: How to Identify and Control MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION An irritating plant... POISON IVY is a woody shrub or vine with hairy looking aerial roots. It grows to 10 feet or more, climbing high on trees, walls and fences or trails along the ground. All parts of poison ivy, including the roots, are poisonous at all times of the year. The toxin in poison ivy is an oil which causes an irritating skin reaction on many people. The reaction, an itchy rash with clear blisters, is variable in severity among people, and can vary from year to year on the same individual. The poison ivy reaction can be reduced if you change clothing immediately and wash the exposed skin with soap and water. if you can wash all the oil off exposed skin within 5 minutes of contact, no reaction will occur. Even water from a running stream is an effective cleanser. The oil from poison ivy can remain active on clothing and footwear as long as a yearso be careful not to expose yourself to the oil again. The oil can also be transmitted on pet fur and in the smoke of burning poison ivy. YOU CAN USE various products such as MultiShield applied prior to anticipated exposure or Tecnu Skin Cleanser to cleanse exposed skin. However, the best way to avoid the irritating rash is being able to identify poison ivy.

85. Poison Ivy All photos by Jim Mason. Common Name poison ivy. Scientific Name Toxicodendronradicans. poison ivy grows in a number of different ways http://www.gpnc.org/poison.htm

All photos by Jim Mason C ommon Name: Poison Ivy Scientific Name: Toxicodendron radicans Favorite Habitat: Woodland edge W hen exploring the woods and fields of the Great Plains, a curious naturalist will usually be on the lookout for dangerous animals such as skunks or venomous snakes, but might not give any thought to the possibility of encountering a dangerous plant. Of course, plants cannot "attack" a person, but some plants can cause harm if they are touched. One plant that should definitely be avoided is Poison Ivy, and that can be a real challenge because it grows in different forms, does not have a consistent leaf shape and there are some plants in the same habitat that look like it! Poison Ivy is a woody vine or sub-shrub that has a very wide distribution. It may be found coast to coast from southern Canada to Mexico. It is also known from the West Indies and China. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae , or Cashew, family. Most members of this plant family have a tropical or sub-tropical distribution. In North America, it is represented by the Sumacs ( Rhus sp.

86. Poison Ivy 11.01 Rhus (Toxicodendron) Contact Dermatitis (poison ivy, Oak, orSumac). Presentation. The patient is troubled with a pruritic rash http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse1101.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 11.01 Rhus (Toxicodendron) Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac) Presentation The patient is troubled with a pruritic rash made up of tense vesiculo-papular lesions on a mildly erythematous base. Typically these are found in groups of linear streaks and may be weeping, crusted, or confluent. If involvement is severe, there may be marked edema, particularly on the face and periorbital and genital areas. The thick protective stratum corneum of the palms and the soles generally protect these areas. The patient is often not aware of having been in contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac but may recall working in a field or garden from 24 to 48 hours before the onset of symptoms. What to do: Have the patient apply cool compresses of Burow's solution (Domeboro Powder Packets 2 packets in 1 pint of water) for 20- 30 minutes every 3-4 hours (more often if comforting). Small areas can be treated 2-3 times per day, enhanced at night with an occlusive plastic (Saran) wrap dressing. Diphenhydramine (available over the counter as Benadryl) or Hydroxyzine (Atarax) 25mg po q6h will help mild itching between application of compresses.

87. Survive Outdoors - Poison Ivy poison ivy. poison ivy A trailing or climbing vine, leaflets in clusters of three. Pictureto the right depicts poison ivy with berries in early spring. http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/poisonivy.asp

HOME Survive Outdoors Survival Forum About Us Children Educated ... Links SHOPPING Camping Equipment Fishing Equipment Hunting - Coming Soon CONFERENCES Upcoming Conferences Reserve a Conference Why Attend? Syllabus ... Conference Feedback REFERENCE Ants Bees and Wasps Boating Safety Chronic Wasting Disease ... West Nile Virus EMERGENCY PHOTOS Allergic Reactions Amputations Animal Attacks Bee and Wasp Stings ... Tick Bites document.write(code); Interested in advertising with Survive Outdoors? Click Here Sponsors SonicShopper document.write(code); Poison Ivy Poison Ivy A trailing or climbing vine, leaflets in clusters of three. Leaflets can be shiny, dull, toothless or sawtoothed as above. Berries arrive later in the summer are white and in clusters. Picture to the right depicts poison ivy with berries in early spring. During late summer these berries will often be white.

88. Survive Outdoors - Pictures Of Poison Ivy Pictures of poison ivy. This lady was working in her garden and contractedpoison ivy. Close up photos of (Rhus dermatitis) poison ivy. http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/emergency/poisonivy.asp

HOME Survive Outdoors Survival Forum About Us Children Educated ... Links SHOPPING Camping Equipment Fishing Equipment Hunting - Coming Soon CONFERENCES Upcoming Conferences Reserve a Conference Why Attend? Syllabus ... Conference Feedback REFERENCE Ants Bees and Wasps Boating Safety Chronic Wasting Disease ... West Nile Virus EMERGENCY PHOTOS Allergic Reactions Amputations Animal Attacks Bee and Wasp Stings ... Tick Bites document.write(code); Interested in advertising with Survive Outdoors? Click Here Sponsors SonicShopper document.write(code); Pictures of Poison Ivy This lady was working in her garden and contracted poison ivy. It is a blistering rash with fluid-filled vesicles, as well as streaking as in the above photo. It is a typical presentation. The whitish areas are remnants of a cream she was using to stop the itching. Close up photos of (Rhus dermatitis) poison ivy. The fluid filled vesicles are apparent from this poison ivy rash.

89. Poison Ivy poison ivy Rhus radicans Family Anacardiaceae. Characteristics * Leaves 3parted,long-stalked. Native. Connections! * poison ivy is POISONOUS! http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/web/Species/ppoisonivy.html

Poison Ivy Rhus radicans Family Anacardiaceae Characteristics: * Leaves 3-parted, long-stalked. Poison ivy leaves come in multiple shapes and textures; they can be stiff, leathery, or thin, hairy or hairless, shiny or dull, toothed or not, and reddish when young, 4-14". * Plant grows erect or as a trailing vine with aerial rootlets * Flowers small, yellowish. * Fruits small, smooth, white and round, clustered. * Height: 2-5' when not climbing. Natural History: * Flowers May - July. * Fruits August - November. * Habitat: Young woodlands, thickets, path edges, sand dunes, walls. * Range: Eastern United States. * Native. Connections! * Poison ivy is POISONOUS! Avoid it, for every part of the plant contains an oil that inflames skin and results in painfully itchy blisters and rashes. It also spreads incredibly easily, so touching a part of your body with poison ivy and then touching another part of your body or someone else will transfer the oil. The best course of action when you've come in contact with poison ivy? Water alone actually spreads the oil, so wash the affected area as soon as possible with a strong soap. * Numerous species of birds feast on the berries of the poison ivy plant. Indeed, humans seem to be the only species unable to tolerate the plant's oils.

90. POISON IVY CLOSE-UP Note the threepart leaves with jagged edges Notice also the colourand configuration of poison ivy berries The triple leaves http://museum.gov.ns.ca/poison/ivycu.htm

KNOW YOUR ENEMY! Watch out for this seemingly harmless little vine or shrub in the woods. Note the three-part leaves with jagged edges... Notice also the colour and configuration of Poison Ivy berries The triple leaves of Poison Ivy , as well as some developing fruit, are particularly visible in this view. If you wish to move on, please CLICK on the name to return to Poison Ivy Poisonous Leafy Plants The Poison Plant Guide ; or the gateway to The Poison Plant Patch

91. Self Care Information: Poison Ivy poison ivy allergy is an acquired trait which can only developafter contacting the oleoresin of poison ivy. poison ivy http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/ex/selfcare/resource/poison_ivy.php

Poison Ivy What is it? Can I wash it off? The Rash Treatment ... Prevention What is it? Poison ivy allergy is an acquired trait which can only develop after contacting the oleoresin of poison ivy. This problem can affect 70% of the population of the United States. After initial exposure it takes 4 to 10 days to develop an allergy, but once a person is allergic to poison ivy it only takes 24 to 48 hours after contact to break out in a rash. Some persons become sensitized after the first exposure, but others may suddenly become sensitized after numerous previous non-reactive exposures. Poison ivy is a plant which may appear as a vine, or as a low growing or upright plant. The leaflets grow in groups of three. The oleoresin is in the leaves, stems, seeds, flowers, berries and roots. It may be carried in particulate matter in the smoke of burning plants. Can I wash it off? The oleoresin penetrates skin very rapidly. Washing with soap and water within the first 5 to 10 minutes may prevent an eruption. Washing within 30 minutes may lessen the eruption. When washing, pay particular attention to fingernails. The resin can stay on the surface of clothes, shoes, blankets, car seats, tools, baseball bats, golf clubs and pets. These items should be washed to prevent further exposure. Use plastic gloves to handle contaminated items. The Rash (dermatitis) The eruption usually starts within 2 days, but rarely is delayed as long as 7 to 10 days. The resin persists in the skin about 3 weeks from the time of exposure. Poison ivy rash is usually characterized by redness, swelling and blisters. The blisters are often in a line. The rash usually breaks out on thinner skin first and then gradually shows up in other areas. The palms are rarely affected because the skin is so thick. However, resin on the palms and fingers is easily transferred to other body areas, including the eyelids and genitalia.

92. Camp Staff, Camp Health, Poison Ivy, Ticks, Camp Insurance poison ivy. Dear Myra, This past summer we had more cases of poison ivy than wehave had in a long time. poison ivy Preventive Tips for Campers and Staff. http://www.gocamps.com/camp-staff.html

FOR CAMP STAFF WELCOME FROST'S SUMMER CAMP SOURCEBOOK - THE DIRECTORY OF CAMP SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CAMP HEALTH Poison Ivy Ticks ... FROST'S SUMMER CAMP ONLINE LISTING FORM WELCOME At Frost Publications, Inc., we're delighted to present our online Summer Camp Sourcebook. You'll find a mix of familiar companies and a variety of new firms that are dedicated to serving you and your campers. Please keep in mind that these companies provide the best and most appropriate supplies and services to the summer camp industry. They have chosen to be listed in order to keep you informed and make it as easy as possible for you to contact them whenever the need arises. I hardily encourage you and your staff to refer to this information repeatedly as the year progresses. On behalf of our entire staff, have a great year! CAMP HEALTH By Myra Pravda, RN, MSN Poison Ivy Dear Myra, This past summer we had more cases of poison ivy than we have had in a long time. Many of our staff and campers had to be taken to the camp physician for extra treatment. Can you tell me how it spreads and how we can prevent such severe cases? Answer: The poison ivy rash can make any staff member or camper miserable! If the rash is severe, participation in camp activities might be effected which would impact on the child's camp experience. Your staff member with a severe case of poison ivy will be unable to work to their full potential and put a strain on the other employees of camp. Educating your campers and staff is the key to prevention. As the saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This especially holds true with poison ivy. Everyone in camp should be able to identify the plant, know how poison ivy is spread, and know how to care for themselves after an exposure to the plant. Last summer during our first session, we also had many cases of poison ivy. Doing some risk management, second session we had the health center staff visit every cabin, they took the campers outdoors, pointed out poison ivy, discussed prevention, and the number of cases decreased significantly. Education works!

93. Poison Ivy - User Comments RASH REACTION Coping with poison ivy. NAME, COMMENTS. josette Wier SubmittedFriday felt. I am told there is no poison ivy in this area. I http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/surveys/poisonivy/comments.asp?currentPage=1

94. Poison Ivy - User Comments RASH REACTION Coping with poison ivy. NAME, COMMENTS. Cheryl GarnerSubmitted Friday problems. It really did help my poison ivy rash. Be http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/surveys/poisonivy/comments.asp?currentPage=3

95. Language Fun Farm - Farm Hands poison ivy looks after Kid's Korner and is a Very Important Person,having written loads of teaching books, CDROMs and the like. http://www.teflfarm.com/communicate/farm_hands.htm

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96. Poison Ivy Identification And Control, HYG-1015-96 Anyone who has ever experienced the blisters, swelling, and extreme itching froman unfortunate encounter with poison ivy, learns quickly to av. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1015.html

Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet Horticulture and Crop Science 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210-1096 Poison Ivy Identification and Control HYG-1015-96 Cindy Welyczkowsky Jane C. Martin Anyone who has ever experienced the blisters, swelling, and extreme itching from an unfortunate encounter with poison ivy, learns quickly to avoid it whenever possible. It grows in non-cultivated sites, such as along stream banks, roadways, fencerows, and woodlands. It can even make an appearance in your ornamental shrub or perennial borders. Therefore, knowing how to identify and control it are the best defenses against accidental contact. Identification The best way to identify poison ivy ( Rhus radicans ) is by its characteristic compound leaf consisting of three leaflets. The leaflets are two to four inches long, dull or glossy green with pointed tips. The middle leaflet is generally larger than the two laterals. The margins of the leaflets are variable, appearing irregularly toothed, lobed, or smooth. The leaves are positioned alternately on the stems. In contrast, Virginia Creeper, a non-poisonous vine often mistaken for poison ivy, has five leaflets radiating from one point of attachment.

97. LYME DISEASE poison ivy. DIVISION OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH. poison ivy is most dangerousin the spring and summer due to the active oily chemical called urushiol. http://www.kytc.state.ky.us/person/SAFETY - Poison Ivy.htm

POISON IVY DIVISION OF EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH (next tip) "Oh, how safe we would be if we would leave those three leaves be!" Now that summer is here and everyone is spending more time outdoors, our employees need to be aware of the increasing possibility of being exposed to the irritating poison ivy. This dangerous plant is the single most common cause of allergic reactions in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Poison ivy is most dangerous in the spring and summer due to the active oily chemical called urushiol. This lively ingredient causes the rash, blisters, and infamous itch, and can stay active for up to a year. The first step in avoiding poison ivy is to learn and identify it so you can stay away. To avoid this plant, here’s what to look for: In our region, poison ivy grows around lakes and streams. It is found below 5,000 feet in most ravines, canyons and hilltops without much sunlight. It is a woody, ropelike vine, a trailing shrub on the ground, or a free-standing shrub, normally three leaflets (groups of leaves all on the same small stem coming off the larger main stem), but may vary from groups of three to nine.

98. Poison Ivy And Oak Remedies - Health 911 poison ivy Oak. Tips. • Wash all clothes, including bedding, as well as toolsand pets, that have come in contact with either the poison ivy plant or sores. http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_pois.htm

Home Bookstore Ailments Folk Remedies ... Contact Us Tips • Wash all clothes, including bedding, as well as tools and pets, that have come in contact with either the poison ivy plant or sores. • If the itching is intolerable, run the hottest water you can stand over the rash. It will briefly get worse before fading for a couple of hours. • After blisters form, cover them with sterile gauze to prevent infection. Remedies Folk Acorns Native American Indians used the following: put two dozen or so cracked acorns into 1 1/2 gallons of hot water and boil down to half this amount, uncovered, for several hours. Then strain and cool the remainder and put on affected area. Another use of an oak is to boil a 2x4 inch section of sprig oak bark in a quart of water for 5 minutes; simmer for 1 hour; apply the liquid for relief of itching. Alcohol, rubbing Dermatologists at the University of California, San Francisco, recommend applying rubbing alcohol liberally to skin and clothing exposed to poison ivy, followed by a thorough washing with water. This can be done anytime within four hours of exposure. Alcohol is a solvent and draws the toxic oils out of the skin and clothing and prevents or reduces the rash and itching. Aloe Aloe vera juice can also be used to stop the itching and blistering, and it enhances the healing of rashes and sores.

99. Poisonous Plants, Animals, And Arthropods Plants Outsmarting poison ivy and Its Cousins (FDA); poison ivy (Health Gazette);poison ivy, Oak, and Sumac (Collection from poison ivy, Oak, and Sumac Info Ctr http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/poison.htm

100. Allergy-Drug.com Immune System Overreactions Other reactions, such as reactions to poison ivy or to a particulardetergent, result in itchy rashes and blisters. These reactions http://www.allergy-drug.com/immovrx.html

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