Outdoor columnist Ben Smith reminds us to be on the lookout for poison ivy as we enter summer.

Summer’s almost here, and that means nuisances: mosquitoes, poison ivy, and visiting relatives. Two cause itching, one causes ...

However, it's common for no visible reaction will ... Poison oak closely resembles poison ivy, although it is usually more shrub-like, and its leaves are shaped somewhat like oak leaves.

There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy.

Poison ivy leaves also alternate ... You should also see your doctor if you develop a fever, if the rash shows no improvement over one week, or if the rash is widespread covering more than ...

Poison ivy compound leaves will have two shorter side leaves with no stalk and then a middle leaf with a much longer stem. The surface of the leaves can be glossy or dull, but will not be furred ...

In full grown form, poison ivy is a vining plant that attaches to trees and shrubs via aerial roots. Every part of the plant, including leaves, stems, berries and flowers, is considered hazardous ...

Q: We have several acres covered with poison ivy. Unfortunately ... but I also knew there was no way to cut or pull it out without a lot of close encounters with the stems and leaves of the ...