7/23/2013 10:04:49 Closed by Anonymous
Staff pulled or cut >95% of the poison ivy around the volleyball area at Bryan. The block wall near the playground at lower Cascades is about 98% Virginia creeper and 2% poison ivy. When it stops raining staff will apply the following solution to all the remaining poison ivy at both locations in at least two treatments to ensure efficacy. Staff will be keeping a 2-gallon sprayer ready to go with this natural mixture for this type of very targeted use. Staff will be minimizing the salt content for minimal soil impact. Poison Ivy Vegetation Killer 1/2 to 2 cups salt (more will be more effective, but more persistent in the soil) 8 drops liquid detergent 1 gallon vinegar Combine the salt and vinegar in a pan and heat to dissolve the salt. Cool the vinegar, add the detergent, and pour some of the liquid into a large spray bottle. Spray the vegetation.