Poison Ivy Removal Services in Miami, FL

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy and South Florida's other rash plants from yards, fence lines, trees and commercial grounds across Miami, FL and the rest of Miami-Dade County. Poison ivy grows throughout Florida, but here it shares the yard with poisonwood, a relative found in only five South Florida counties, so we identify the plant before we touch it. Then we spray it, cut and treat it, or dig it out, and haul it away. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Miami, FL?

Poison ivy removal in Miami costs anywhere from $290 to $680 on average for a typical residential yard. What moves the price here is what the plant turns out to be, since a poisonwood tree is tree work and not a spray job. After that it's how far the vines have climbed, whether the patch sits in a St. Augustine lawn, how much digging the limestone allows, and the haul-away. Send us photos for a firm price.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Miami Homes, Condos, and Businesses?

Yes, we take house lots, rentals, condo and apartment grounds, and commercial properties. Only about 22 percent of Miami's homes are detached houses and about 61 percent are in buildings with five or more units, so the request often comes from a property manager or a condo board.

Which Miami Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

We cover all of Miami, including Coconut Grove, the Roads, Brickell, Downtown, Coral Way, Shenandoah, Silver Bluff, Little Havana, Flagami, Grapeland Heights, Allapattah, Overtown, Wynwood, Edgewater, Little Haiti, Model City and the Upper Eastside from Morningside to Belle Meade and Shorecrest. Tell us the neighborhood and the nearest cross street.

Which Miami ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

We serve every Miami ZIP code, including 33125, 33133, 33127, 33142, 33145, 33126, 33135, 33137, 33138, 33132, 33136, 33129, 33149, 33150, 33134, 33130, 33144, 33131 and 33128. The city fits about 460,000 people into 36 square miles, so tell us your ZIP code and where a truck can park.

Do You Cover Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Kendall, and the Rest of Miami-Dade?

Yes, we cover the rest of Miami-Dade County too. The county has 34 incorporated cities, towns and villages, and we work in Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Hialeah, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Miami Springs, Miami Shores, North Miami, Doral and Key Biscayne, and in unincorporated areas like Kendall.

Is Poison Ivy Common in Miami?

No, not in the dense parts of the city, but it is here. University of Florida extension says poison ivy grows throughout Florida, and volunteers have logged it more than 700 times in Miami-Dade County. Only a handful of those sightings are inside Miami's city limits, half of them in Grapeland Heights.

Which Is in My Miami Yard: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poisonwood?

Poison ivy or poisonwood. University of Florida extension has confirmed poison oak only from Levy and Marion counties northward and poison sumac only as far south as Polk County. Poisonwood is an evergreen shrub or tree whose glossy leaves usually have five leaflets blotched with resin. Poison ivy always has three. Send a photo and we'll tell you which.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Usually within a week. A small patch can often be priced from photos and treated on the first visit. Miami has no off season for this work, so there's no spring rush to beat.

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

The dry season. From December through April, Miami gets measurable rain on only six to eight days a month, so the spray stays on the leaves. From June through September it rains on 17 to 19 days a month, and about 91 days a year reach 90 degrees, so summer work happens early on a dry morning.

What Do You Need From Me to Give a Price?

Your address, a few clear photos of the leaves and stem, and a rough size of the patch. Tell us where it's growing, such as a lawn, a hedge, a fence, a tree trunk or a canal bank.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No, you don't have to be there. Leave the gate unlocked and keep pets inside. In a condo or gated community, let the front desk or the gate know we're coming.

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

Yes, we kill or remove the roots, but digging has limits here. Nearly all of the county sits on Miami limestone, and the soil over it can be less than five inches deep. Where we can't dig, we cut the stem and treat the stump. Birds eat the berries and drop the seed, so expect a few new sprouts.

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

Spraying a typical yard is one short visit. Cutting vines out of a tree or digging takes longer. Plan on a second visit about a month later, since with no cold winter to slow it down, a root we missed resprouts quickly.

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

Mostly lawn and ornamental pest control companies, landscapers and tree services. A national directory of poison ivy specialists names none in Miami. Applying herbicide to 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. Ask for the license number.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow Around Miami?

Mostly where old woods survive. University of Florida extension says it is most abundant along old fence rows and the edges of paths and roadways. Volunteers have logged it at A.D. Barnes Park, the Deering Estate, Arch Creek Park and Matheson Hammock, and more than a hundred times in Everglades National Park.

Do You Remove Poisonwood Trees?

Yes, but it's tree work, not a spray job. Poisonwood grows 25 to 35 feet tall, and University of Florida extension warns that rainwater dripping off its leaves carries the oil. Inside the city, removing a tree takes a tree removal permit under Chapter 17 of the City Code unless an exemption applies.

Can a Mango Tree or Brazilian Pepper Cause a Poison Ivy Rash?

Yes, both are in the poison ivy family. Miami-Dade's extension office warns that mango sap can cause dermatitis and says the same of Brazilian pepper, an invasive tree that volunteers have logged in the county about twice as often as poison ivy. If you can't find a plant with three leaflets, suspect these.

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

Yes, carefully. St. Augustine is the most widely planted lawn grass in Florida, and Clemson's extension table lists poison ivy lawn herbicides for it only at the lower label rate. Florida's limited landscape certificate covers plant beds but not turf, so lawn spraying takes the full pest control license. We spot treat single plants or dig them out.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Climbing a Tree or a Fence?

Yes, 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 so the roots die. We leave the tree's limbs alone, since pruning more than 25 percent of a canopy needs a city permit.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Miami in the Winter?

Yes, winter is a good time in Miami, which averages no freezing nights at all. Volunteers have logged poison ivy in the county in every month of the year. It can still drop its leaves, and the leafless stems and roots carry the oil just the same.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away?

Yes, always. The city's Mini Dump is open to residents but posts that it will not accept materials from commercial contractors, so nothing we cut is left for the city to handle. We bag the vines and roots and take them with us.

Can I Put Poison Ivy Out With Miami's Bulky Trash?

Yes, as far as the city's rules go. The city picks up bulky trash once a week, and clean yard trash counts, in tied bundles no more than 3 feet long and 50 pounds. Bagging is safer for poison ivy, and the Mini Dump at 1290 NW 20 Street takes bagged yard trash from city residents. Buildings with more than four units use a private hauler.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Miami?

No, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says residential property owners are prohibited from burning leaves, cuttings and yard trimmings. It's dangerous anywhere, because the smoke carries oil particles that can irritate your lungs. Bag it for the trash instead.

Can I Request Removal if I Rent or Live in a Condo?

Yes, but the owner or the association has to approve it. About 69 percent of Miami households rent. 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.

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

No, we found no city or county permit for clearing a vine from an ordinary yard. Three cases differ. Miami-Dade requires a permit before any vegetation, groundcover included, is removed in a designated Natural Forest Community. Work in or over tidal waters takes a county Class I permit. Removing a tree takes a city tree permit.

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

You can have everything on your side cut back. A 1987 Florida appeals court ruling says a neighbor may trim encroaching roots, branches and other vegetation at their own expense. The University of Florida's property law handbook says it isn't clear whether you may spray what crosses over, so we cut and dig on your side only.

Does Miami Require Owners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name that we could find. The city does monitor overgrown lots, and anyone can report one by calling 311 with the exact address. The city only inspects properties in its own jurisdiction, where the folio number begins with 01.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy by a Canal, the Bay, or Mangroves?

Yes, on dry ground, by hand or with a herbicide labeled for use near water. Poison ivy tolerates light to moderate salt spray, so the bay doesn't stop it. Any work in, on, over or upon tidal waters in Miami-Dade needs a county Class I permit, and a 1996 state law limits trimming mangroves.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Hurricane?

Yes, it often does. Forest Service researchers saw poison ivy and other vines grow rapidly in the hammocks of Long Pine Key, in the Everglades, within a month of Hurricane Andrew. Irma brought gusts of 80 to 95 mph to almost all of Miami-Dade in September 2017, with heavy tree damage. Check the newly sunny spots.