Bulletin E3438
Poison Ivy in Michigan

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May 29, 2020 - Erin Hill<hiller12@msu.edu> and Angela Tenney<millera3@msu.edu>

Did you know that Michigan has two species of poison ivy? You can learn how to identify these species and separate them from other impostors in “Poison Ivy in Michigan,” MSU Extension bulletin E3438. Along with photos, identification, and distribution information, this bulletin discusses the irritant substance to which many people are allergic, urushiol, and how to avoid it. The publication ends with a section on nonchemical and chemical control options.

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The authors at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics would like to thank the bulletin reviewers Erin Burns, Matt Chansler, and Debalina Saha and the MSU Extension Educational Materials Team for all of their help in producing the bulletin.  

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