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Poison ivy control safe for bees #871543

Asked June 04, 2024, 2:48 PM EDT

We have some pretty rampant poison ivy which we need to get rid of. We also have bees! Is there a chemical that is safe to use in such a case? Are there recommended professionals to do it if needed? We live in Calhoun County. Thanks so much.

Calhoun County Michigan

Expert Response

Thanks for reaching out through Ask Extension!

Here is information from MSU Extension on poison ivy, including chemical and non-chemical control options (click "download"): https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-free-poison-ivy-bulletin-available-for-id-control-and-more.

You can look up pesticides by trade name or common name to see their known effects on bees: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/bee-precaution-pesticide-ratings/.

To reduce pesticide harm to bees, you should try to limit the exposure/contact. Do not spray pesticides on places bees visit, such as blossoms and water sources. While the amount of time a pesticide remains active varies by product and chemical, you can apply pesticides in the evening when bees aren't flying as an additional attempt to try to reduce exposure to bees.

Thanks so much!



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