According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, you should do the following: Immediately wash the part of your skin that touched the plant with one of the following: Rubbing alcohol, ...

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

The dreaded red, itchy rash of poison ivy can turn a pleasant gardening session into a miserable ordeal. But what if you could banish this pervasive plant from your yard permanently, without resorting ...

When to Seek Medical Help: If the rash is severe, covers a large area, or is on your face or genitals, seek medical attention ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

When the long school year ended, I always looked forward to a relaxing vacation with my parents in Florida. But one year, upon arrival, I was shocked to find my dad’s face covered in a red, blistered ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy.

Goat grazing is an eco-friendly solution to killing poison ivy, Caballero says. You don't have to adopt a farm animal of your own; you can borrow goats to graze on invasive plants in your backyard and ...

It’s that time of year, when midsummer is in full bloom, and the weather is congenial to being in the great out-of-doors.

Experts say poisonous plants are common in the Four States, but learning how to identify and avoid them can help people enjoy ...

Recent record rainfall in Middle Tennessee has created perfect conditions for poison hemlock to thrive. Learn how to identify ...