Do you use chemicals? How do you get rid of the poison ivy?
No chemicals are used in the removal. A pick-axe, shovel, rake, hoe and garden forks are used to loosen the dirt, vines and roots are removed to a plastic/paper bag.

What do you do with the poison ivy once it is taken away?
The bags and tarps are emptied at a local brush pile, only further to be handled by heavy machinery. I have a trade with a town where I remove poison ivy from their trails, parks and other areas in exchange for a space at the town compost.

Are you allergic? What precautions do you take?
Yes, I will get the rash if exposed to the urushiol oil (sap inside). Two layers of clothing are worn, two pairs of gloves, high boots, bandanas over the head, a flip-down shield and safety glasses. A hood is always worn when working with vines on a tree greater than 5 feet in height.

What kind of clean up methods do you use?
 ALWAYS WASH WITH DISH DETERGENT AND COLD WATER AFTER WORKING OUTSIDE! AND DRY WITH A TERRY CLOTH TOWEL, TRYING TO CREATE FRICTION WHILE RUBBING THE TOWEL OVER THE SKIN.
All clothes are washed with regular laundry detergent using warm water. Tools and boots are only handled with gloves, and occasionally left to bake in the sun to dry out the oils.

How do you know you got all the poison ivy, roots and all?
Any missed vines/roots will make themselves visible by re-growing new leaves after several good rains, which may take between 1-3 months, depending on the rain.

What is your service area?  
​I now service within 90 minutes of Boston.

How much does it cost? How long does the guarantee last?
Most yards cost between $500-$2500. The guarantee includes up to three return visits for one year. My best customers call me back at the first sight of any regrowth. My method is a process and now schedule most yard checks in advance, I will automatically come back without the customer having to call.