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What chemical is in poison ivy?

Updated: 9/19/2023
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The troublemaking compound in poison ivy is called "urushiol". It is very potent and tenacious. Burning poison ivy plants releases smoke filled with urushiol, which can create respiratory havoc if inhaled. Once killed (Round-Up works well), the plants should be buried.

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