Poison Ivy Removal Services in Minneapolis, MN

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from yards, fence lines, garden beds and wooded lot edges in Minneapolis, MN and across Hennepin County. What grows here is western poison ivy, a knee-high shrub that never climbs and creeps into lawns from the river gorge, the creek and the park edges. We spray it, dig it out and haul the debris away for homes, rentals and commercial properties. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Minneapolis, MN?

Poison ivy removal in Minneapolis costs anywhere from $340 to $800 on average for a typical residential yard. The plant here is a low shrub, so there is rarely any ladder or tree work, and the price turns on how far the colony has spread, which can be 20 feet or more across. Steep river bluff and creek lots take longer. Digging costs more than spraying, and the follow-up visit is part of the job. Send photos for a firm price.

Who Removes Poison Ivy in Minneapolis?

Mostly landscapers and licensed weed-control applicators. Companies that do only poison ivy are scarce in Minnesota, and a national directory of them lists just two for the whole state. We do this work: spraying, digging and hauling. Whoever you hire, ask to see a Minnesota commercial pesticide applicator license.

Which Minneapolis Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

All of them. The city counts 83 neighborhoods, and volunteer plant sightings put poison ivy in Hiawatha, Howe, Cooper, Bryn Mawr, Kenwood, Seward, Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Harriet, Ericsson and Lind-Bohanon. We work the rest too, from Linden Hills, Fulton, Lynnhurst and Tangletown to Prospect Park, Waite Park, Windom Park and Victory.

Which Minneapolis ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

Every one. Volunteer plant sightings put poison ivy most often in 55406 and 55417, on the south side by the river gorge and Minnehaha, and also in 55405, 55414, 55416, 55410 and 55413. We also cover 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55411, 55412, 55415, 55418, 55419, 55430, 55454 and 55455. Send us the address and we'll confirm.

Do You Cover the Suburbs Around Minneapolis?

Yes, in most cases. Around Hennepin County, poison ivy sightings are logged in Bloomington, Rogers, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Brooklyn Park, Richfield, Orono, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Wayzata and Maple Grove. Tell us the town and street and we'll confirm we can get to you.

What Does Poison Ivy Look Like in Minneapolis, and Does It Climb?

A knee-high shrub with a short woody stem and three leaflets, and no, it doesn't climb. That is western poison ivy as the Minnesota DNR describes it. Hennepin County plant records show about 320 sightings of it against 3 of the eastern kind that climbs trees. Look down along edges, not up the trunk.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Minneapolis?

Along edges, where yards meet woods, water and trails. Sightings cluster in the Mississippi River gorge along West River Parkway and the Winchell Trail, at Minnehaha Regional Park, in Theodore Wirth Park, and around Cedar Lake and Lake Harriet. The DNR calls it notoriously adept at creeping from woods into mowed lawns.

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

Spring for spraying the leaves and late fall for cutting and treating stems, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Leaves come out here around early May, after a last freeze that usually falls near April 23 but one year in ten comes after May 7. The first fall freeze arrives around October 18, so contact us by late summer if you want it sprayed the same year.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Usually within a week. May and June fill up first, because that's when the leaves are out and people spot it. June is also the wettest month in Minneapolis, at about 4.6 inches of rain, so some spray dates get moved to the next dry, calm day.

What Do You Need From Me to Give a Price?

The address, a few photos and the rough size of the patch. Tell us what it's growing in, such as lawn, a garden bed, a fence line or a wooded edge, and whether we reach the back yard from the street or the alley.

Will I Need to Be Home During the Work?

No, as long as we can get into the yard. Leave the gate unlocked and keep kids and dogs inside. If we spray, we leave a warning sign showing the date it's safe to go back on the area.

Can I Request Removal if I Rent in Minneapolis?

Yes, with the owner's approval. About 52 percent of Minneapolis households rent, and the city sends its grass and weed orders to the property owner, so the yard is usually the landlord's call. Have the owner or manager sign off and we'll deal with them directly.

How Long Does the Job Take?

Most yards take one short visit to spray. Digging a patch out by hand runs longer, because the roots travel sideways just under the surface and every piece has to come up. We return about a month later to treat anything that resprouts.

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

Yes, we dig the roots out or use a systemic herbicide that the leaves carry down to them. Expect some regrowth anyway. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says follow-up treatments in later years are usually needed for new seedlings and resprouts, since birds and other animals keep bringing in seed.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Without Chemicals?

Yes, we can dig it out with shovels, roots and all, and bag everything. Hand digging is slower, so it usually runs higher than a spray job. The soil under an old patch can still hold the oil, so wear gloves when you plant there afterward.

Do You Need a License to Spray Poison Ivy in Minnesota?

Yes, if you're paid to do it. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture requires a commercial pesticide applicator license for anyone who applies any pesticide for hire, and herbicides count as pesticides. Yard work falls under Category E, Turf and Ornamentals. Digging by hand needs no pesticide license.

How Do I Check a Company's Pesticide License in Minnesota?

Use the License Lookup on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website. Choose the pesticide applicator search and look the person up by name, license number, city or county. Every applicator license expires on December 31, so make sure the card you're shown is for the current year.

Will You Post a Sign After Spraying in Minneapolis?

Yes. Minneapolis has a pesticide control ordinance, Chapter 230 of the city code, and the state law behind such ordinances spells out the warning sign for treated lawn areas: at least 18 inches above the grass, 2 to 5 feet from the sidewalk or street, and up for as long as 48 hours. It shows the date kids and pets can go back on.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in the Garbage or Yard Waste in Minneapolis?

No to the garbage. Minneapolis says it is illegal to throw yard waste in the garbage or to set it out in ordinary plastic bags. City pickup runs mid-April through November and takes plant debris in compostable bags or reusable containers under 40 pounds. The rules don't name poison ivy, so call Solid Waste and Recycling before you set any out.

Can I Burn Poison Ivy in My Minneapolis Yard?

No. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says do not burn poison ivy, because the oil travels on the smoke and can cause serious breathing problems. Minneapolis also limits backyard burning to recreational fires of natural cut wood only, kept at least 25 feet from buildings. Weeds and brush aren't on that list.

Does Minneapolis Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name. Minnesota took poison ivy off its noxious weed list after a 2025 review because it is a native plant, which ended the state rule to control it along trails and property borders. What the city enforces is height: an inspector can order grass and weeds over 8 inches cut. Confirm current rules with Regulatory Services.

My Neighbor's Poison Ivy Is Creeping Into My Yard. What Can I Do?

Talk to them first, then have us treat your side of the line. Until Minnesota delisted poison ivy, state rules made an owner control it along a property border when the neighbor asked. That lever is gone. If their yard is overgrown past 8 inches, the city takes reports through 311 from April 1 through November 30. We can't treat their side without their permission.

Do Poison Oak or Poison Sumac Grow in Minneapolis?

No, not poison oak. Hennepin County plant records show none. Poison sumac grows in the county but is scarce: a tall shrub of swamps and other wet places with 7 to 13 leaflets on each leaf, seen mostly in the western suburbs. A three-leaved plant in a Minneapolis yard is poison ivy or a harmless look-alike.

What Plants Get Mistaken for Poison Ivy in Minnesota?

The Minnesota DNR points to Virginia creeper and woodbine, which have five leaflets instead of three. Jack-in-the-pulpit, trilliums and wild sarsaparilla carry leaves in threes too, but they lack poison ivy's short woody stem. Send us a photo and we'll tell you which one you have before anyone sprays.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in a Minneapolis Winter?

No, not in most winters. The plant drops its leaves, so a spray has nothing to land on, and with January highs near 24 degrees and about 51 inches of snow in a normal season the knee-high stems are often buried. Bare stems still carry the oil. Get on our list in late winter and we'll come once it leafs out in May.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy on a River Bluff or Near Water in Minneapolis?

Yes. The Mississippi through Minneapolis lies in a state-protected river corridor, where stripping the vegetation off a bluff or shoreline is prohibited without a city permit. Selective removal and upkeep of existing lawns and gardens need no permit, and spot removal of poison ivy fits that. Near water we dig by hand or use a herbicide labeled for it. Ask the city zoning office before any bigger clearing.

Who Handles Poison Ivy in a Park or Along a Trail Next to My House?

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, if it's on park land. The board manages more than 6,800 acres, over 2,800 of them natural areas, and says it uses herbicide on a limited basis against toxic plants like poison ivy along trails. Report the patch to the Park Board. We clear your side of the lot line and come back for what creeps over.

Will Storms and Lost Trees Bring More Poison Ivy?

Yes, often. Poison ivy moves in where the canopy opens up after windstorms, tree disease or removals. Hennepin County logged 139 thunderstorm wind reports and 3 tornadoes from 2016 through 2025, and emerald ash borer has been killing Minneapolis ash trees since it was found here in 2010. Watch the ground under a lost tree for a few summers.

Can I Hire Goats to Eat Poison Ivy in Minneapolis?

No, not as a cure. The Park Board tested goats at two park sites in 2017 and notes that grazing works like mowing: the plants grow back. The state agriculture department says goats can thin large stands in wooded areas behind temporary fencing. On a city lot, ask Minneapolis Animal Care and Control what's allowed first.