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Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do
Poison ivy poses a serious problem for many who come in contact with it. Botanically known as Toxicodendron radicans, poison ivy contains oily chemical compounds called urushiols in its leaves, stems and roots. Marty Heisey, LancasterOnline Botanically …