Poison Ivy Removal Services in Greensboro, NC

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from yards, fence lines, creek banks and tree trunks in Greensboro, NC and the rest of Guilford County. The plant here is eastern poison ivy, the climbing kind, and it turns up from Fisher Park to Lake Brandt. We spray it, cut and treat the vines, or dig out the roots, then haul everything off, because the county says burning yard waste is prohibited inside the city at all times. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Greensboro, NC?

Poison ivy removal in Greensboro costs anywhere from $270 to $620 on average for a typical residential yard. Three things move the price here: vines that have climbed into mature trees, patches on a creek or pond bank where we cut and treat by hand to protect the stream buffer, and haul-off, since the vines cannot be burned in the city or sent to an ordinary landfill. Send photos and we'll give you a firm price before we start.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Houses, Rentals, and Businesses in Greensboro?

Yes, we work on single-family yards, rentals, apartment and condo grounds, churches and commercial lots. About half of Greensboro's homes are detached houses and about 3 in 10 are in buildings with five or more units, so jobs range from a back fence line to the wooded edge behind a parking lot. Tell us the property type.

Which Greensboro Neighborhoods Do You Work In?

All of them, including Fisher Park, College Hill, Dunleath, Westerwood, Lindley Park, Sunset Hills, Glenwood, Old Irving Park, Hamilton Lakes, Starmount Forest, Guilford Hills, Kirkwood and Westridge. Volunteer plant records show poison ivy in Fisher Park, Westerwood, College Hill, Old Irving Park and Hamilton Lakes, so the older tree-lined streets are no exception. Send us the address.

What ZIP Codes Do You Cover in Greensboro?

We cover 27401, 27403, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27408, 27409, 27410 and 27455, plus the parts of 27214, 27301 and 27358 that fall inside the city limits. Greensboro spreads over about 134 square miles, so give us your ZIP and the nearest cross street and we'll group you with other jobs nearby.

Do You Cover High Point, Jamestown, Summerfield, and Other Guilford County Towns?

Yes, we take jobs across Guilford County, including High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia and Whitsett. The county bans yard waste burning outright in Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown and Gibsonville, but poison ivy should never be burned anywhere, so we haul it off on every job.

When Is the Best Time to Remove Poison Ivy in Greensboro?

While it is in leaf, roughly from the last spring freeze to the first fall freeze. At Piedmont Triad International Airport the median dates are March 30 and November 5, about 220 days apart. N.C. Cooperative Extension offices say herbicides work best on early summer growth, or in late summer to early fall.

How Soon Can You Get to My Yard?

Usually within about a week. The rush starts in spring, when new leaves show up along the fence and people get back into the garden, so book early if you want it gone before summer.

What Should I Send You for a Quote?

The address, a few photos, a rough size for the patch, and what it is growing on: lawn, fence, shrub bed, creek bank or tree trunk. Mention any creek, pond or vegetable garden close by and whether the gate stays locked.

Which Is in My Greensboro Yard, Poison Ivy or Poison Oak?

Almost certainly poison ivy. NC State lists Poison Oak as another common name for eastern poison ivy, whose leaflets can be smooth, toothed or lobed. True Atlantic poison oak is a low shrub NC State calls rarer in the Piedmont, and poison sumac is rarely seen outside the coastal plain. Every Guilford County record we found on iNaturalist was eastern poison ivy.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Greensboro?

Along edges: fence rows, creek banks, wooded lot lines and the base of big trees. Volunteer plant records place it at Lake Brandt, Country Park, Price Park and the UNC Greensboro campus, and the National Park Service warns visitors about it at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. If your yard backs onto woods or a creek, check that side first.

Can You Take Poison Ivy Vines Off My Trees?

Yes. NC State says a poison ivy vine can climb 60 to 150 feet, held on by aerial roots. About 4 in 10 Greensboro homes were built before 1980, and yards that old usually have trees big enough to carry a thick vine. We cut a section out near the ground, treat the rooted stump, and let the top die in place.

Do I Have to Be Home During the Work?

No, as long as we can reach the patch. Leave the gate unlocked, keep dogs inside, and flag any sprinkler heads or invisible fence wire near it.

Does Poison Ivy Grow Back After You Kill It?

Yes, some usually does. N.C. Cooperative Extension says one herbicide application will not eliminate poison ivy but can be effective over time. We plan a second visit about a month later for regrowth, and birds keep dropping new seed under fences and trees after that.

Does a Company Need a License to Spray Weed Killer in North Carolina?

Yes, anyone who applies pesticides for pay on someone else's property in North Carolina must hold a commercial pesticide applicator license, and herbicides count. Ask for the license number and check it on the public search run by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Hand digging needs no pesticide license.

How Long Should Kids and Pets Stay Off the Sprayed Area?

Until the spray has dried, usually an hour or two in dry weather. We tell you which product we used and what its label says. Dogs rarely get the rash, but they carry the oil indoors on their fur, so keep them out of any patch that hasn't been treated yet.

Can I Burn Poison Ivy in Greensboro?

No. Guilford County says burning yard waste is prohibited at all times inside Greensboro, because the city collects it at the curb, and the state can fine illegal burning up to $25,000. NC State also warns that breathing poison ivy smoke can be even more hazardous than touching the plant.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My Greensboro Yard Waste Cart?

Yes, as far as we can tell, though the collection rules we've read don't mention it by name. Greensboro picks up yard waste weekly from a 95-gallon gray cart, plus up to 10 extra paper bags or tied bundles most of the year, and plastic bags are not accepted. Wear gloves and long sleeves, and never compost it at home.

Do You Haul Away the Poison Ivy You Cut?

Yes, everything we cut or dig leaves with us. North Carolina law keeps yard waste out of ordinary landfills, so it goes to a yard waste facility, not into your trash cart. We don't chip it, compost it or burn it on site, and nothing is left at your curb.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Along a Creek or Lake in Greensboro?

Yes. Greensboro is one of the cities the state names to enforce the Jordan Lake buffer rule, which in that watershed protects a 50-foot strip along streams, ponds and lakes and keeps the 30 feet nearest the water largely undisturbed. On a bank we cut and treat stems with a product labeled for use near water instead of digging, so the soil stays put.

Do I Need a Permit to Remove Poison Ivy in Greensboro?

No, not for pulling, cutting or spraying it in an ordinary yard, as far as we can find. Along a creek, the state's table of uses for the Jordan Lake watershed lists removal of poison ivy as exempt, meaning no approval is needed. Clearing other plants or trees in a stream buffer is different, so check with the city's stormwater staff first.

Can Renters in Greensboro Hire You?

Yes, once the landlord or property manager approves, because yard work and herbicide are the owner's call. It comes up often, since about half of Greensboro's occupied homes are rented. North Carolina law also requires landlords to keep common areas in safe condition, worth raising if it grows along a shared walkway.

Can the City Make My Neighbor Get Rid of Poison Ivy?

No, not for poison ivy alone, as far as we could confirm. It is native and is not on North Carolina's noxious weed list. Greensboro's Code Compliance Division does cite tall grass and weeds under section 17-1 of the city code, so an overgrown lot can be reported. We treat your side of the line only.

Who Handles Poison Ivy in a Greensboro Park or on a Greenway?

Whoever manages that land. Country Park, Lake Daniel Park and the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway belong to the City of Greensboro, Bur-Mil Park is run by Guilford County, and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is National Park Service land. Report it to that agency. We work on private property only.

Can You Kill Poison Ivy in My Lawn Without Killing the Grass?

Yes, in most cases. NC State calls tall fescue the grass best adapted to the Piedmont, and bermudagrass and zoysiagrass are grown here too. We spot treat with a selective broadleaf herbicide whose label covers your grass, because glyphosate is non-selective and takes the lawn out with the ivy. Tell us which grass you have.

Is Greensboro Too Hot or Rainy to Spray in Summer?

No, but summer weather picks the day. July highs at the airport average in the upper 80s and rain falls on about 11 days of the month. Herbicide needs a calm, dry stretch to soak into the leaves, so we spray in the morning and reschedule when rain is coming.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Winter in Greensboro?

Yes, winter is a good time to cut vines off trees and dig roots. January highs average about 49 degrees and the airport gets only about 7 inches of snow in a normal year, so few days are lost to weather. Leaf sprays wait for spring. Leafless vines still carry the oil, so don't handle them.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Storm Knocks Down Trees?

Yes, it often does. U.S. Forest Service research found poison ivy often increases after windstorms open the canopy. NOAA's storm database lists 169 thunderstorm wind reports for Guilford County from 2016 through 2025, plus the EF2 tornado of April 15, 2018, which left substantial tree damage in Greensboro. Check the sunny gap where a tree came down.

What Plants Get Confused With Poison Ivy in Greensboro Yards?

Virginia creeper and boxelder seedlings, mostly. N.C. Cooperative Extension says Virginia creeper has five leaflets where poison ivy has three. NC State notes that boxelder, a tree of waterways and flood plains, often has three leaflets resembling poison ivy. Send a photo and we'll tell you which it is.

Should I Leave Poison Ivy Alone at the Back of a Wooded Lot?

Yes, sometimes that is the sensible choice. Poison ivy is native, birds eat the berries, and NC State says it can be left alone in native areas with low human activity. We'd clear fences, paths, play areas and trees near the house, and leave the far corner if nobody goes back there.