Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac can make for an uncomfortable summer or fall. If you have ever experienced the blisters, swelling and intense itching of even the briefest of encounters, then ...

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Many plants and weeds can cause rashes. People with sensitive skin may experience skin irritation when touching plant matter without protective equipment, like gloves. Some plants are more likely to ...

As temperatures in the First State start to increase, people will be spending more time outdoors. Whether gardening or hiking, Delaware residents need to be on the lookout for certain plants that will ...

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) has been spreading like wildfire throughout Greater Columbus (and much of Ohio) in recent years, and if it has taken root on your property, now is the best time of ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health ...

Don’t let the poison hemlock’s white spring flowers fool you when you come across it in the wild. The plant is highly invasive and dangerous, causing illnesses to people and animals that come into ...

It’s nearly summertime, but before you go outside to enjoy the warmer weather and get out your gardening tools, remember to keep your eye out for poison ivy. Poison ivy, which causes an allergic ...

Washington state has a vast wilderness to explore, no matter what part of the state you’re in. Many Washingtonians use warm weather as an opportunity to go hiking, foraging and exploring. But outdoor ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...