Wear long sleeves, long pants, gloves, boots, and eye protection
Avoid direct skin contact with the plant
Identify poison ivy before removal
Pull small plants by the roots when soil is moist
Use a shovel or trowel to remove roots and rhizomes
Place removed plants in heavy-duty plastic bags
Seal bags tightly and dispose of them according to local regulations
Do not burn poison ivy
Do not compost poison ivy
Wash tools, gloves, and clothing separately after use
Clean exposed skin with soap and cool water as soon as possible
Apply herbicide labeled for poison ivy if manual removal is not practical
Follow all label instructions exactly when using herbicide
Recheck the area regularly for regrowth and remove new shoots promptly