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Removing English Ivy #926421

Asked March 20, 2026, 11:13 PM EDT

I have been trying to get rid of English for serval years now by the pull and dig method but it keeps coming back. I think I need to try the Cut and Paint or Spray method. What chemical to you recommend for painting or spraying?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

We don't maintain a list of effective or tested herbicide ingredients or mixes, so you may just need to see what available product(s) list English Ivy on the label's list of weeds controlled. Often, active ingredients used for woody vines are either glyphosate or triclopyr. Bear in mind that with the cut-stump treatment method, the herbicide usually needs to be applied very quickly after the cut is made (often within a few minutes), so it may not work well if a vine is cut and treated hours or days later. What concentration of herbicide to use will depend on the formulation, so refer to the product label for application details.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 23, 2026, 10:18 AM EDT

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