How to Clear Poison Ivy

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to clear poison ivy.

Steps for Clearing Poison Ivy from Your Yard:

Tape closed pant hems at ankles, and shirt sleeves at wrists; put on eye goggles and work gloves.
Grab poison ivy plant close to ground and pull to extract root; soaking ground with water can ease root pulling.
Stuff uprooted vines into plastic trash bag; place full bag inside of another bag for extra protection against the oily vines.
Put trash bags out with household trash; never burn or compost poison ivy.
To deter poison ivy from returning, cover ground with thick layer of leaves or wood chips.
When done, scrub hands with a mineral-spirits-based cleanser, such as Tecnu or Zanfel; rinse well with cold water.
Launder clothes in separate load in washing machine.