The chemical can still cause rashes even after the plant is dead, so getting rid of poison ivy in your yard safely requires caution and perseverance. Here's how to identify poison ivy correctly ...

Learn how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants and the rashes they cause. Your child was playing outside (yes!) but ...

Poison ivy contains an oil called urushiol, which causes a red, itchy rash when it transfers to the skin. Every part of the plant contains this oil, from the roots to the stem to the leaves ...

Call me a dope, but I had zero clue about the dangers of the "hairy rope" you may see on some New York State trees in the ...