Scroll to the bottom and you will see two good articles on how to control ivy with our without herbicides.
Good luck, and thanks again for reporting.
Tania Siemens, OSU Sea Grant Extension
Tania Siemens
May 23, 2008, 3:09 a.m.
Remedy
Thanks for your report! Unfortunately ivy is too widespread and resources are too thin for land managers to assist with control. Controlling this species is of high importance, and we encourage you to take the steps to control this plant on your property. Below is some information to help you with this. Don't despair, you can do it!
Tackling an infestation of ivy is no easy task, but well worth the investment. If you notice a small infestation, do not delay in removing it. The longer one waits to treat ivy, the effort it takes to remedy the situation increases exponentially. If you have a large infestation that seems overwhelming try breaking the project into smaller more manageable areas, and tackle new areas as time allows. If you set smaller goals you might be less likely to be discouraged.
Follow these simple steps for an ivy free landscape.
• Carefully cut vines climbing trees and pull these vines away from the base of the tree.
• Pull vines and roots from ivy creeping along the ground. Don’t forget your gloves and scissors.
• Dispose of cut vines in yard waste, or dry out completely and compost
• Re-visit the site regularly to control re-growth
Want to join forces with your community to fight invasives? There are lots of people involved in this effort already! The links below can connect you with opportunities:
21540 SW Aebischer Rd. Sherwood, Oregon 97140 We purchased this 3 acre parcel of land about 8 months ago and have been working on remodeling it before moving in to it sometime in June of this year 2008. In the meantime we have discovered ivy growing all along the edge of the lower property and now up into the fir trees. We are most anxious and want to get rid of it before it destroys this prime piece of land. What pesticides do we use that are environmentally safe? Can we get help to get rid of it? Robert and Pamela Fisher 503-20-6912 (cell) or 503-590-4401 (home)
Expert Reviewer
Tania Siemens WISE Program Coordinator (Watershed and Invasive Species Education) Oregon Sea Grant Extension Oregon State University tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu 541-914-0701
Yes, this is a nasty plant that you definitely dont want on your property. I'm glad you plan to control it.
For some handy control information, see the Western Invasives Networks forum on plant control:
http://www.westerninvasivesnetwork.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=9615615c4f98e4bcc7ff16f694b37601
Scroll to the bottom and you will see two good articles on how to control ivy with our without herbicides.
Good luck, and thanks again for reporting.
Tania Siemens, OSU Sea Grant Extension
Tania Siemens
May 23, 2008, 3:09 a.m.