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We have a close relative of poison-ivy, called poison-oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum). If you are going to spend time in any wild places in southern California or northern Baja California (except in the deserts), it is very important that you learn to recognize this plant. It is a common component of the natural vegetation in coastal canyons, foothill chaparral, and forest systems throughout the region.

There is not one answer to this question. It depends on the type of poison, the amount of poison involved, and the age, size and weight of the victim.

There is not one poison that is the most common for all ages. The most common poisons for children under the age of six are:

ONGARD® needs to be applied every four hours. The reason is that the skin sloughs off skin particles after about four hours so any protectant should be re-applied every four hours.

Yes you can. Most animals have a protective skin that is immune to the urushiol oil in poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. The urushiol oil can remain on the surface of your pet’s fur or skin and when a human hand touches the animal, the urushiol oil can transfer to you.

Before you go outside, apply ONGARD® Skin Protectant to your hands and any other exposed skin that could touch the leaves on any poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plant. If you stay outside, you should re-apply ONGARD® every four hours. If you touch any of those plants, be sure to wash off the sap from those plants with soap and water, and then dry your skin with a disposable paper towel.

The best way to deal with Poison Ivy is to first properly identify it. In the spring Poison Ivy emerges as small red leaves. Soon it matures into a bright green leaf made up of 3 leaflets. It appears as a low shrub or climbing vine. In the spring and early summer you can try to control new poison ivy growth by spraying it with a non-selective herbicide containing glyphosate. These can be found at your local garden center or hardware store.

No, cacti have spines (modified leaves) that are dead and do not produce any type of toxins on their surfaces. Although, some cacti, especially prickly-pears and chollas do have microscopic spine surfaces with cells pointing outward and backward (retrorse scabrosity), like a fishhook. These spines can cause physical tissue damage when the spine is removed from the skin, causing pain and inflammation of the area.

Theoretically, desensitization or allergy shots to poison ivy can be accomplished; however, practically it cannot be done. It has been tried in the past, and the side effects have been too great to warrant widespread use. Thus, at the present time, there is no available desensitization program for poison ivy or poison oak.

A poison is any potentially harmful substance taken into, or applied to the body. This includes exposure by ingestion, inhalation, injection, and through the skin or eye. Almost any substance may be poisonous if you come into contact with excessive quantities. Exposure to poisonous substances can result immediately in toxic effects, or the results of the exposure can be delayed for hours or days. The effects can be temporary or may, in some cases be more permanent.

No. The GPC, located in Atlanta, is the official poison center of the state. The GPC is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).

No, there are no poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac or any climbing plants in our area due to the cold climate.

A:I've had Poison Oak numerous times, but never Poison Ivy. My sources tell me Poison Oak is a bit worse. A:There are only two kinds of people: Those who get Poison Oak, and those who are going to get it. In other words, though there are those who are immune to Poison Oak, their immunity does wear off with repeated exposure. Contrary to popular belief, the more you are exposed to poison oak, the worse the rash gets.

No. Zanfel actually removes the toxin, urushiol oil, from the skin after contact has been made with the plant. There is no need to use it until you are certain you contacted the plant or when swelling and itching begin. In this way, you avoid wasting the product. Even if you use barrier or preventive creams, they may not always be effective and they do not shield your clothing. Oil on your clothing may contaminate you when you undress.

A.- There is another important enzyme called "rhodanese", which we shall identify as the "protecting enzyme". (Since about 1965, rhodanese has been identified in the technical literature as thiosulfate transulfurase.) The reason is that it has the ability to neutralize cyanide by converting it instantly into by-products that actually are beneficial and essential to health.

Okay, okay. Let's get technical! In Australia a poison is a substance that is listed in the Uniform Poisons Schedules. Everything else is deemed to be a "non-poison". Consumers sometimes have a difficult task in interpreting this. For example, a State Health Department Head Lice pamphlet says "There are a number of alternative products on the market, such as tea-tree oil and sassafras oil. These have varying degrees of effectiveness." The Department also recommends the olive oil treatment.

Per Erica G., "there is poison ivy on the island, but I've never actually seen it. I know its there, however, because my sister got it all over her arms up there once several years ago. It isn't very common though. My dad said there never used to be any up there when he was little. Some hiker must have tracked it in on their equipment or clothing."

Poison ivy is not controlled under the basic lawn care program. It may need a professional round up burn depending on the area and the amount of poison ivy present. We would have a manager inspect the area and give his recommendation for removal. To learn more about poison ivy, click here for another informative article.

Poison ivy is not routinely removed from park land unless it is near a playground, on a trail or other high-use area. Poison ivy is native to Virginia and is considered a natural part of our parks.

The differences are significant. ONGARD® does not contain alcohol so it doesn’t dry your skin. ONGARD® does not contain clay which will cake on your skin and wash off if you sweat or you get your skin wet. Also, ONGARD® contains allantoin which is an emollient that makes your skin feel good and it also helps heal minor cuts or bruises.

Our most frequent callers are mothers or daycare providers taking care of children under the age of 5 years old. Each year, in the United States, about one million reported poison exposures occur in children less than 5 years old, with most occurring in children 2 to 3 years old. These exposures account for over 50 percent of reported poison exposures in the United States.

The busiest time for the Poison Center is during the summer months. Children play both inside and outside the house and more things available for them to get into. Examples of some things more available would include berries, flowers, car care products, charcoal lighter fluid, pesticides and fertilizers. The busiest time of the day for the Poison Center is in the evenings between dinner and bedtime.

The assistant with the keys is located in the dining room which is located right of the generals office (from the point of view when you start the mission). Another way is to beat him to death with Lupin, but this has no guaranteed results, for Lupin that is ;-)

Poisons are too numerous for it to be practical to use conditions. The best way to handle it is to edit the affected creaure's stats manually, and add a custom reminder (bottom of the conditions tab).

Poison oak is a naturally occuring plant in Northern California. The field has been groomed by cutting it down and spraying it with poison, but there will always be trace amounts. Long sleeves and gloves are a simple solution as long as you do not touch your clothes afterwards. Tecnu makes a both preventative and a treatment lotion available in drug stores. It's good to use both.