• Many chemical sprays have been developed to kill poison ivy.chemical experience image by Sergey Galushko from Fotolia.com
  
  Poison ivy is one of America's most well-known poisonous plants. This dangerous perennial causes a painful, red and itchy rash on the areas of the body that it comes in contact with. There are chemicals designed for the killing of particular plant species; these are called herbicides. There are herbicides designed for killing poison ivy. Having information on chemicals that kill poison ivy will help you find the best way to remove this harmful plant.
  
  

Glyphosate

• Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide that is designed for killing nearly all annual and perennial species of plants. Glyphosate is a moderately toxic compound that has a warning issued on all products that contain the chemical in its ingredient list. The herbicide works by infiltrating the entire plant and killing the cells. Brand name products that use glyphosate include: Roundup, Rodeo and Pondmaster. These products are found at garden supply centers and home improvement stores. The chemical has been in use since the 1970s. Roundup, Rodeo and Pondmaster come in spray from.
  
  

2,4-D

• 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a widely used herbicide that has been in use since the mid 1940s. It was originally designed by the British to increase crop yield by killing pests during WWII. A systemic chemical, 2,4-D enters through the roots of poison ivy and spreads throughout the rest of the plant, killing the plant's cells. Agrolinz, Atanor, Dow, AH Marks and Nufarm are the main producers of 2,4-D. According to Pan-UK.org, 2,4-D holds a global market of $300 million, making it the third most widely used herbicide in North America. (See Reference 1) 2,4-D comes in a spray from.
  
  

Natural Spray

• For individuals concerned with the harmful side effects of herbicides, there are natural poison ivy spray options. An effective, natural poison ivy killer consists of three ingredients: 1 cup of salt, 4 teaspoons of liquid detergent and 1 gallon of white vinegar. Pour the vinegar and the salt in a pan and heat the liquid to fully dissolve the salt. Add the 4 teaspoons of detergent to the mixture. The vinegar is a strong acid that eats away at the root system and the salt dries out the plant's cellular walls. The detergent also acts as a killer for the poison ivy. The spray will kill nearly all types of vegetation.