Posts Tagged ‘poison ivy’

• Summer Outdoor Safety Tips for Common Pests and Plants

  • June 7th, 2024
  • Posted in Pest Awareness
  • Tags: fleas and ticks, mosquito control, pest awareness, poison ivy, spotted lanternfly

  Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, tend to your landscape, and appreciate the flourishing plants and wildlife around you. However, summertime also sees an increase in pests and plants aggravating our lives. As more people spend time… Read More

• Poison Ivy: Causes and Prevention

  • June 16th, 2023
  • Posted in Weeds
  • Tags: awareness, dangerous plants, landscapes, plants, poison ivy, safety, weeds

  Stay safe from poison ivy this summer with the following information and tips from the Mayo Clinic  Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). This resin is present in the leaves,… Read More