Poison Ivy Research Paper

Competition for resources is normal in nature. Trees compete with each other for sunlight, while grass competes for soil moisture and minerals. However, tree vines engage in a kind of cut-throat competition with trees for sunlight, moisture, and minerals. Thick vine growth weakens and may kill your trees. Make its removal your top priority. However, poison ivy vines complicate the removal process because they are harmful to people. In fact, removing any type of vine growth often involves poison ivy removal as well.

Depending on your sensitivity, the effects of poison ivy can be minimal or cause severe allergic reactions. The sensitivity of most people lie somewhere in the middle. Urushiol is an invisible oily substance that causes the skin
You can't go by the shape of their leaves because some have a lobed profile while the profile of others is smooth. Poison ivy doesn't necessarily have an oily appearance either. However, the "leaves of three" rule of thumb is effective, even though other plant types have three-leaf clusters.

Always wear gloves, and long protective clothing. You should use a hat and goggles as well. Note that urushiol takes a long time to break down. This means that dead poison ivy vines and even the urushiol on your gloves can cause an allergic reaction months and even years after removing the vines. If you touch your face or other parts of your body with your gloves, a reaction may occur. Urushiol oil spreads around just like car grease. If you've worked on cars, you will know how easily car grease can get all over you.

You can remove urushiol oil from your skin by washing the affected area with soap, cool water, and a wash cloth. Use vigorous friction with the washcloth. This is important because washing using your hands alone will likely leave some of the urushiol behind. Repeat the washing process three times. Avoid hot water because this opens your pores, which speeds urushiol's penetration into your