Poison Ivy Removal Services in Houston, TX

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from yards, fence lines, trees and commercial grounds across Houston, TX and Harris County. The plant here is eastern poison ivy, the kind that climbs, and it does best along the bayous and wherever woods meet a yard. We spray it, cut and treat the vines, or dig it out by hand, then haul it away. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Houston, TX?

Poison ivy removal in Houston costs anywhere from $280 to $650 on average for a typical residential yard. What moves the price most here is how much of it has climbed, because Houston's poison ivy runs up fences and trees, and that means cutting, stump treating and sometimes ladder work. A St. Augustine lawn, a fence line backing onto a bayou, hand digging instead of spraying, and the haul-away all add time. Send us photos for a firm price.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Houston Homes, Apartments, and Businesses?

Yes, we work on house lots, rentals, apartment communities, HOA common areas and commercial grounds. About 43 percent of Houston's homes are detached houses, where the job is usually a back fence or a tree. Nearly 45 percent are in buildings with five or more units, where it's more often along a wooded edge or a drainage easement.

Which Houston Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

We cover all of Houston, including the Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Spring Branch, Timbergrove, Meyerland, Westbury, Braeswood, Sharpstown, Alief, Briar Forest, Third Ward, MacGregor, Sunnyside, Acres Home, Independence Heights, Clear Lake, Kingwood and Lake Houston. The city counts 88 super neighborhoods and we take jobs in all of them.

Which Houston ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

We serve every Houston ZIP code, including 77007, 77008, 77018, 77024, 77055, 77079, 77077, 77096, 77035, 77025, 77062, 77059, 77339 and 77345. Houston covers about 640 square miles, so we usually group visits by side of town, and your ZIP code is the first thing we ask for.

Do You Cover Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and The Woodlands?

Yes, we cover the suburbs too, including Katy, Cypress, Spring, The Woodlands, Humble, Tomball, Pasadena, Baytown, Pearland, Sugar Land and Bellaire. Houston itself reaches into Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties, so the suburbs are not much of a stretch. Send the address and we'll confirm.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Usually within a week. Small patches can often be priced from photos and treated on the first visit. Spring is the busiest stretch because poison ivy leafs out early here, so contact us early.

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

Spring through fall, while it has leaves. Texas A&M AgriLife says spraying works best within two weeks of full bloom, in late spring or early summer. Houston's last freeze comes around February 15 on average, so the season starts earlier here than in most of the country. Cut-and-treat work on vines does well in fall.

What Do You Need From Me to Give a Price?

The address, a few photos, and a rough idea of how much there is and where it grows: lawn, flower bed, fence, tree trunk or bayou edge. Tell us what kind of grass you have and whether a pool, pond or vegetable bed is close by.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No, as long as the gate is unlocked and pets are inside. We settle the area and the price with you beforehand, so there are no surprises when you get back.

Do You Remove the Roots, and Will It Come Back?

Yes, we go after the roots, either by digging them out or with a systemic herbicide that moves down into them. Poison ivy spreads underground by rhizomes and birds keep dropping new seed, so expect a few sprouts later. Those get treated on a follow-up visit.

How Long Does the Job Take, and How Many Visits?

Spraying an average yard fits in one short visit. Hand digging, or cutting vines out of trees, takes longer and depends on how much there is. Plan on at least two visits about a month apart, because Houston's long growing season gives any missed root plenty of time to resprout.

Which Grows in Houston: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac?

Poison ivy, almost every time. Volunteer plant records for Harris County show eastern poison ivy by the hundreds, Atlantic poison oak only a handful of times, and poison sumac not at all. What people here call poison oak is usually poison ivy with notched leaves. Poison sumac keeps to very wet woods, mostly in East Texas.

What Vines in Houston Get Mistaken for Poison Ivy?

Peppervine and Virginia creeper, mostly. A southeast Houston homeowner sent an extension expert photos of the vine covering their fence, sure it was poison ivy, and it was peppervine, which is not poisonous. Send us a close photo of the leaves and we'll tell you before you pay for a removal.

Who Removes Poison Ivy in Houston, and Do They Need a License?

Mostly landscapers, weed-control applicators and tree services, since poison-ivy-only companies are rare in Texas. Anyone who sprays it for pay needs a Texas Department of Agriculture license, in category 3A Landscape Maintenance or 5 Vegetation Management, or a Structural Pest Control license for weed control. Hand digging needs no pesticide license. Ask for the license number.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Houston in the Winter?

Yes, winter is a good time here for cutting vines off trees and fences and digging roots. Houston averages only about 11 freezing nights a year, the first around December 9 and the last around February 15. Leaf sprays wait for spring growth. Bare vines still carry the oil.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Climbing a Tree or Fence?

Yes, and it's a common job because the poison ivy that grows here is the climbing kind. We cut the vine near the ground, treat the fresh stump right away so the roots die, and leave the upper vine to wither or pull it once it's dry.

Can You Treat Poison Ivy in a St. Augustine Lawn?

Yes, but carefully. St. Augustine is one of the most popular lawn grasses in Texas, and it is touchy with broadleaf weed killers. Triclopyr, the usual poison ivy product, is listed as safe for fescue and zoysia lawns, not St. Augustine. Here we spot treat single plants at the lower label rate or dig them out.

Can You Spray Poison Ivy Under a Live Oak?

No, not with a broadcast spray. Poison ivy killers are broadleaf herbicides, and a live oak is a broadleaf plant too. Under trees we cut the vines, paint the fresh stubs with herbicide within about five minutes of cutting, and pull the small plants by hand.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Houston?

Along the bayous, and wherever woods meet a mowed yard. Poison ivy is a floodplain plant, and Harris County has 23 watersheds and about 2,500 miles of drainage channels for it to follow. Volunteers have logged it over and over in Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum, Herman Brown Park and Hermann Park.

Whose Job Is the Poison Ivy on the Bayou Bank Behind My Fence?

Often the Harris County Flood Control District's. It mows most of its channels three times a year, roughly May to June, July to September and October to November, so vines can climb your fence between cycles. We treat your side and the fence. For the bank, file a service request with the district.

Is It Too Hot or Too Wet to Spray Poison Ivy in a Houston Summer?

No, but we plan around both. Houston averages 95 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter, and June is the wettest month at about 6 inches of rain. We spray in the morning, on a calm day with no rain due, so the herbicide dries on the leaf.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away?

Yes, always. Houston's Solid Waste Management Department does not collect debris generated by contractors, and its rules say landscapers must remove what they produce. We bag the vines and roots and take them with us, so nothing with the oil on it sits at your curb.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My Yard Waste in Houston?

Yes, the city's yard waste rules don't exclude it, though they never mention poison ivy. Use compostable bags or your own cans, 50 pounds at most, and set them out for heavy trash collection, which runs in even-numbered months. The six residential drop-off centers take yard waste in between. Never burn it.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Houston?

No, the Houston Fire Department says open burning is illegal in the city. Outside the city limits the state outdoor burning rule generally prohibits it too, and the Harris County Fire Marshal does not issue burn permits. It's dangerous anywhere, because the oil travels in the smoke and can damage your lungs.

Can I Request Removal if I Rent My Home?

Yes, and it comes up often, since about 58 percent of Houston households rent. You'll need your landlord or property manager to approve the work first, because yard treatment and herbicide use are their decision. We can send them the quote directly.

What Can I Do About a Neighbor's Poison Ivy Growing Into My Yard?

You can have everything on your side removed. The Texas State Law Library notes that a landowner may trim a neighbor's branches back to the property line but can be sued for harming the plant, so we never treat across a fence. If the lot next door is overgrown, Houston code enforcement takes complaints through 311.

Does Houston Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name. City code has owners keep weeds and grass at nine inches or less and brush at seven feet or less, with first-offense fines of $50 to $1,000, and an overgrown poison ivy patch can fall under that. Poison ivy is not on the Texas noxious weed list. City code enforcement can confirm the current rule.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Hurricane?

Yes, it often does. Forest Service research found that poison ivy increases after windstorms open up the tree canopy. Houston took gusts of 84 mph at Hobby Airport when Hurricane Beryl came through on July 8, 2024. If you lost trees or big limbs, check the newly sunny spots and fence lines each spring.

Can I Hire Goats to Clear Poison Ivy in Houston?

Yes, for acreage, though not really for a city lot. The Houston Arboretum brought in a goat herd in August 2026 that cleared 7 acres of brush, poison ivy included, in under a week. Goats eat the leaves and leave the roots, so it grows back. On a normal yard, cutting and treating is more practical.