how do i get rid of poison sumac?

updated thu 12 jul 07

katt_06 on mon 9 jul 07

I found a clump coming up in one of the back gardens. If I pull it out
with gloves can I wash the gloves and use them again or should they be
tossed out?
Katt

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K B on mon 9 jul 07

I think washing will do it. A good gamble depending on your sensitivity!

What I do is stick my arm inside a bread bag, grab and pull the plant, then
reverse the bag over the plant, tie off and toss.

Karen

Linn on tue 10 jul 07

I only know about poison ivy, but the oil that causes us problems contains =
the same
chemical. Washing in detergent may not remove the oils. Prewash in dish det=
ergent first to
dissolve the oils before washing the gloves.
I was told to wash any contaminated clothing separately from other clothes =
- just in case - so
the oils aren't spread to other clothing. You may want to wash the gloves i=
n the sink basin. I
was also told that rubbing alcohol will remove the oils and prevent an alle=
rgic reaction if used
to 'wash' the skin area within an hour of contact. Depending on the cost of=
your gloves, you
might try soaking them in RA before washing.
I like Karen's bread bag idea. No touching, no oils, no problem.
I must be highly allergic to the stuff. The only thing I've found to give m=
e any relief after
contracting PI is $50 for a small tube (with a 2 year expiration date).

Love, Linn (Zone 5a - 4b) South-est, central-est Wisconsin

--- In Cottage_Gardening@yahoogroups.comoups.com>, "K B" wrote: I think washing
will do it.

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katt_06 on thu 12 jul 07

Good idea with the bread bag. I had a run in with stinging nettle a
few years ago and remember the misery from that. I was sure I had been
stung by fire ants. Itching and a rash I don't need.
Thanks, Katt

> What I do is stick my arm inside a bread bag, grab and pull the
plant, then
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