Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Poison Ivy Removal in Barnstable County, MA
Poison ivy removal in Barnstable County means sand, salt and scrub. From the Sagamore Bridge out to Provincetown, the vine creeps through beach plum and bayberry, along split rail fences, and right up to the deck steps of cottages that sit closed half the year.
Two treatments kill it roots and all, and the guarantee runs through the next calendar year.
- Since 2008 one job, poison ivy
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- 2-year guarantee roots and all
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Poison Ivy Hiding in Cape Cod Dune Grass and Beach Plum
On the Cape, poison ivy often grows low and sprawling instead of climbing. It threads through dune grass, beach plum and bayberry, and you do not notice it until you are already in it on the path to the beach.
Bare legs, flip-flops and wet towels carry the oil everywhere. Learn how urushiol reacts with skin so you know why one walk can mean a week of itching.
Poison Ivy Treatment for Yards on Sandy Cape Lots
Sandy soil lets the roots run long and shallow, so one visible patch is usually connected to three more under the pine needles. Our poison ivy treatment for yards starts with mapping every one of them on a property grid.
The product goes on the leaves and works down to the roots. Here is how the treatment works, step by step.
Seasonal Cape Houses That Sit Closed Until June
Open the house for the season and the vine has grown over the outdoor shower and up the deck lattice. Nobody was there to see it start.
You do not have to be on the Cape to get the ball rolling. Send the form from home, we email pricing and scheduling, and you pick a site visit date that works with your trip down.
Vines on Pitch Pine and Scrub Oak in Upper Cape Woods
Wooded lots in Sandwich, Mashpee and Falmouth are mostly pitch pine and scrub oak, and poison ivy climbs both. Up a trunk it can get thick and hairy, and the vine keeps spreading below.
Cutting it at the base does not end it. The roots resprout. For more on how it takes hold, read about poison ivy around the house.
Ivy by the outdoor shower or on the beach path? We map it all on the site visit.
Request a Site VisitRail Trail and Bikeway Edges Behind Cape Backyards
Anyone who has ridden the Shining Sea Bikeway toward Woods Hole in July knows to keep their hands off the shoulder. The Cape Cod Rail Trail is no different from Dennis out to Wellfleet.
Yards that back onto those paths get seeds and runners from the edge every year. We treat what is on your side and show you where it is coming from.
Two Visits for Poison Ivy Removal in Barnstable County
First visit, we treat every patch on the map. Several weeks later we return for anything missed or newly sprouted. Both visits are one price.
It is the same method behind our guaranteed eradication program, in use since 2008, and it is how we handle poison ivy removal in Barnstable County from Bourne to Chatham.
Two Treatments and a Clear Property, From Real Reviews
Google reviews from past clients. More answers live on our FAQ page.
A Guarantee That Covers Next Summer on the Cape
After the final treatment, we guarantee no live poison ivy for the rest of that year and the full next calendar year. Treat it this season and next summer is covered too.
Spot one? Send a photo matched to your property grid and we schedule another treatment. We are fully insured with general liability and workman's comp on every Cape job.
Japanese Knotweed and Bittersweet on Cape Properties
Poison ivy is rarely alone. Bittersweet strangles the pines and knotweed takes over damp corners near ponds and kettle holes.
We identify all of it on the visit. Read about knotweed removal and the invasive and undesirable plants we treat.
Booking Barnstable County Poison Ivy Removal From Off-Cape
Fill out the form and we email a detailed rundown with pricing and scheduling. Ask for the educational site visit and you go in the queue. We answer within 24 hours, Monday through Saturday.
If you typed poison ivy removal near me from a rental in Hyannis or a house in Orleans, you found the specialist that does only this. Poison ivy removal in Barnstable County follows the same steps we use everywhere else.
Poison Ivy Removal From Bourne to Chatham
We cover the Upper Cape towns of Falmouth, Sandwich and Mashpee, mid-Cape Yarmouth, and out to Chatham, plus Wareham just over the canal. Off the Cape we handle Plymouth County and Milton poison ivy jobs near the Blue Hills.
- Barnstable County
- Falmouth
- Sandwich
- Mashpee
- Yarmouth
- Chatham
- Wareham
Barnstable County Poison Ivy FAQs
Does poison ivy really grow in the sand on Cape Cod?
Yes. It sprawls low through dunes, beach plum and sandy yards, and climbs pitch pine and scrub oak in wooded lots.
I only use my Cape house in summer. Can I still book?
Yes. Send the form from wherever you are. We email pricing and scheduling details, and you choose a site visit date that works.
How many treatments does poison ivy removal in Barnstable County take?
Two treatments, several weeks apart, both included in one price.
Will the guarantee cover next summer at my Cape house?
Yes. It covers the rest of the year treated and the full next calendar year. Find live poison ivy, send a photo matched to your property grid, and we schedule another treatment.
Should I pull poison ivy out of the dune grass myself?
We advise against it. The roots resprout, and pulling it puts urushiol on your gloves, clothes and tools.
Do you treat poison ivy climbing pitch pines?
Yes. We treat the living vine so it dies roots and all, without cutting it first.
Which Barnstable County towns do you serve?
Towns across the Cape, including Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Orleans and Chatham.
When should Cape homeowners schedule treatment?
While the plant is in leaf, from spring leaf-out into early fall. Starting early in the season means a clearer yard by midsummer.
Get Your Cape Cod Yard Clear of Poison Ivy
Done searching poison ivy removal near me? Call us, or send the form and we will email what you need to book a Barnstable County site visit.