It may sound simple, but the best way to prevent getting a poison ivy, oak or sumac rash is basically simple prevention: avoid contact with the plants — or even ones you think might be the poisonous ...

CHICOPEE, Mass (WWLP) – You may know how to spot poison ivy, but poison sumac is another plant you want to look out for. While not as common, poison sumac is very poisonous. According to the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on where you live, you might find yourself in the presence of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac on your next hike.

(WBOY.com) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Volunteer State is known for its natural beauty, and while it’s worth ...

A poison sumac rash is usually accompanied by redness, swelling, blisters, and an intense itch. After you come in contact with poison sumac, you need to clean the area with soap and water. Then, you ...

There are very few plants that inspire fear in humans just by the mention of their names. Poison ivy, of course, is the most infamous in our general region, and its southeastern and southwestern ...

Always champion of the underdog, the Grump comes to you today to defend the honor of a maligned and seldom appreciated plant -- sumac. Sumac gets a bad rap for two reasons. First, people think because ...

The summer is a time for camping, hiking, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, this can also become a popular time for poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac outbreaks. Upon your skin ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more West Virginians will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Mountain State is known for its natural beauty, and while ...