Poison Ivy Removal Services in Jacksonville, FL

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from yards, fence lines, trees and commercial grounds across Jacksonville, FL and the rest of Duval County. Poison ivy grows throughout Florida, in sun or shade, and here it turns up most along old fence rows, ditch banks and the wooded edges of lots. We spray it, cut and treat the climbing 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 Jacksonville, FL?

Poison ivy removal in Jacksonville costs anywhere from $280 to $660 on average for a typical residential yard. What moves the price here is how much has climbed into trees or along a fence, whether it sits in a St. Augustine lawn that can't simply be sprayed, and whether it runs down a ditch bank or marsh edge where we work by hand. Digging instead of spraying and the haul-away add time. Send us photos for a firm price.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Jacksonville Homes, Rentals, and Businesses?

Yes, we take house lots, rentals, apartment communities and commercial grounds. About 59 percent of Jacksonville's homes are detached houses, where the call is usually about a back fence, a tree or a ditch line. About a quarter are in buildings with five or more units, where it's more often a wooded edge or a pond bank.

Which Jacksonville Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

We cover all of Jacksonville, including Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, Ortega, San Marco, Springfield, Brooklyn, Downtown, the Eastside, Durkeeville, Arlington, Mandarin, the Southside, the Westside and the Northside out to the airport. The city counts more than 200 neighborhoods in six planning districts, and we take jobs in all of them.

Which Jacksonville ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

We serve every Jacksonville ZIP code, including 32205, 32207, 32210, 32216, 32217, 32223, 32257, 32258, 32256, 32246, 32224, 32225, 32211, 32277, 32218, 32226, 32244, 32221 and 32208. Jacksonville covers about 747 square miles, so we group visits by side of town, and your ZIP code is the first thing we ask for.

Do You Cover the Beaches, Baldwin, and Nearby Counties?

Yes, we cover Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Baldwin, which keep their own city governments alongside Jacksonville's, and we take jobs in Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties as well. 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 the new leaves come out shiny and reddish and people spot them, so contact us early in the season.

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

Spring through fall, while it has leaves. Jacksonville's last freeze comes around February 25 in an average year, so the leaf season starts early and runs long. We like spring and fall best, because from June through September it rains about every other day.

What Do You Need From Me to Give a Price?

Your address, a few photos, and a rough size of the patch. Tell us where it's growing, such as a lawn, a fence, a tree trunk, a ditch bank or a pond edge, and what kind of grass you have.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No, you don't have to be there. Leave the gate unlocked and keep pets indoors, and we'll settle the work area and the price with you before the visit.

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

Yes, we kill or remove the roots, by digging them out or with a systemic herbicide that travels down into them. Poison ivy creeps underground on rhizomes, and birds eat the berries and drop the seed, so a few new sprouts are normal. We treat those on a follow-up visit.

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

Spraying a typical yard is one short visit. Digging roots by hand or cutting vines out of trees takes longer, and the time grows with the patch. Count on a second visit about a month later, since a root we missed resprouts quickly in this climate.

Which Is in My Jacksonville Yard: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac?

Poison ivy, nearly every time. University of Florida extension calls it by far the most common of the three. Poison oak grows in North Florida as a low shrub about 3 feet tall on dry, sunny ground, but volunteers have logged none in Duval County against well over a hundred poison ivy sightings. Poison sumac is a swamp shrub with 7 to 13 leaflets.

What Gets Mistaken for Poison Ivy in Florida?

Virginia creeper, most often. It climbs the same fences and trees, but it has five leaflets spread like a hand and blue-black berries, while poison ivy always has three leaflets and waxy white fruit. Winged sumac, which grows throughout Florida, gets taken for poison sumac and is harmless.

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

Mostly landscapers, lawn spray companies and tree services, because poison-ivy-only companies are scarce in Florida. Spraying a lawn or landscape for pay counts as pest control under Chapter 482 of Florida law and takes a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A limited landscape certificate covers herbicide in plant beds but not on turf. Ask for the number.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Jacksonville in the Winter?

Yes, winter is a good time here to cut vines off trees and fences and dig roots. Poison ivy drops its leaves in Florida too, and Jacksonville averages only about 14 freezing nights a year, the first around December 7. Leaf sprays wait for spring. The bare stems still carry the oil.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Climbing a Live Oak or a Fence?

Yes, and it's a common job, because the poison ivy here climbs. University of Florida extension describes vines up to 150 feet tall on trees, walls and fences. We cut a section out of the vine near the ground and treat the lower cut right away so the roots die. The top withers in place.

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

Yes, but carefully. St. Augustine is the most widely planted lawn grass in Florida, and it is easily hurt by broadleaf weed killers. Clemson's extension table lists poison ivy lawn products for St. Augustine only at the lower label rate. In a lawn we spot treat single plants or dig them out.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Jacksonville?

Along old fence rows, the edges of paths and roads, and wherever woods meet a mowed yard. Jacksonville has more than 400 park and recreation sites and over 1,200 miles of drainage ditches, so plenty of yards back onto a wooded edge. Volunteers have logged poison ivy at Hanna Park, in the Timucuan Preserve and in the Julington-Durbin Preserve.

Will the City Remove Poison Ivy From the Ditch Behind My House?

No, not usually. The city has a right of way on each side of a ditch it maintains, but its urban foresters say living trees and vegetation there are not approved for removal, since they hold the bank together. Ditch cleaning requests go through 630-CITY. We clear your fence and your side of the line.

Is It Too Hot or Too Rainy to Spray Poison Ivy in a Jacksonville Summer?

No, but we plan around both. Jacksonville averages about 80 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter, and each month from June through September brings around 7 inches of rain, spread over nearly half the days. We spray early, on a still morning with a dry forecast.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away?

Yes, always. The city's Solid Waste Division says debris from work done by a contractor must be removed by the contractor, and it won't pick up tree waste left by a tree service. We bag the vines and roots and take them with us.

Can I Put Poison Ivy Out With My Yard Waste in Jacksonville?

Yes, if you pulled it yourself. The city's yard waste rules never mention poison ivy, and they accept shrub clippings in sealed bags of 40 pounds or less, set apart from the garbage and never in the city carts. Yard waste is collected weekly. Double bag it, and never burn or compost it.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Jacksonville?

No, the city's Environmental Quality Division says open burning is not allowed in Duval County, and that burning yard waste is illegal for homeowners too. It's dangerous anywhere, because the oil rides on the smoke and can irritate your lungs.

Can I Request Removal if I Rent My Home?

Yes, and it comes up often, since about 42 percent of Jacksonville households rent. Get your landlord or property manager to approve the work first. Florida's landlord law has apartment landlords keep common areas clean and safe unless the lease says otherwise, and for a rented house the yard usually follows the lease.

What Can I Do About a Neighbor's Poison Ivy Coming Over the Fence?

You can have everything on your side cut back. Florida courts say a neighbor may trim encroaching branches, roots and other vegetation at their own expense, up to the property line. The University of Florida's property law handbook says it's not clear whether you may spray what crosses over, so we cut and dig on your side only.

Does Jacksonville Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name. City code does declare untended growth of weeds, underbrush or other noxious vegetation a public nuisance, and an overgrown poison ivy patch can fall under that. Owners get 15 days from the notice to fix it, then the city can have it cut and place a lien on the property. Municipal Code Compliance takes reports through 630-CITY and can confirm the current rule.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Next to a Creek, Marsh, or Retention Pond?

Yes, and that describes a lot of Jacksonville yards. The city has about 1,100 miles of navigable water, and new large developments are required to include retention ponds. Duval County's extension office says plants in wet areas need a herbicide labeled for aquatic use, so near water we use those products or dig by hand.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Hurricane?

Yes, it often does. Forest Service research found that poison ivy increases substantially after windstorms open the tree canopy. Helene brought down trees across Duval County in September 2024, with a 72 mph gust at the airport. If you lost trees, check the newly sunny spots each spring.

Does Poison Ivy Grow Near the Beach?

Yes, salt air doesn't stop it. Forest Service research says poison ivy tolerates light to moderate salt spray and grows in places as sandy as barrier-island dunes. Volunteers have logged it more than a dozen times at Hanna Park, the city's oceanfront park.