Poison Ivy Removal Services in Nashville, TN

Poison Ivy Removal Titans clears poison ivy from back yards, fence rows, creek banks and tree trunks in Nashville, TN and the rest of Davidson County. Tree canopy covers 56 percent of Metro Nashville, and the poison ivy here is the climbing kind, so much of our work is cutting vines off trunks and fences as well as spraying and digging ground patches. We bag it and haul it away for homes, rentals and commercial properties. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Nashville, TN?

Poison ivy removal in Nashville costs anywhere from $280 to $660 on average for a typical residential yard. What it's growing on moves the price most. A ground patch along a fence costs less than thick vines up mature trees, and neighborhoods under old-growth canopy like Belle Meade, Forest Hills and West Meade have plenty of big trees. Haul-away is part of the job here, since Metro won't collect brush a hired company leaves behind. Hand digging and creek-side work add time. Send photos for a firm figure.

Who Removes Poison Ivy in Nashville?

Mostly landscapers, licensed lawn applicators and tree crews. Our searches turned up no Nashville company that does only poison ivy, a national directory of removal specialists has no Tennessee listing, and one Nashville lawn care company's own article says it doesn't remove it. We take those jobs, vines, roots, haul-away and all.

What Parts of Nashville Do You Cover?

All of it: East Nashville, Inglewood, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory, Antioch, Crieve Hall, Bellevue, West Nashville, Hillwood, Green Hills, Midtown, North Nashville, Bordeaux, Whites Creek, Joelton and Bells Bend. Metro Nashville covers about 476 square miles, so send the street address and we'll confirm when we can get there.

Which Nashville ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

Every Nashville ZIP code. More poison ivy sightings are tagged 37221, around Bellevue and the Warner Parks, than any other ZIP, and they also turn up in 37076, 37206, 37211, 37013, 37080, 37214 and 37216. We work in 37205, 37215, 37209, 37204, 37220, 37218, 37207, 37115, 37138 and 37217, and the rest of Davidson County.

Do You Cover Belle Meade, Oak Hill, Brentwood and Franklin?

Yes, in most cases. Belle Meade, Forest Hills and Berry Hill are separate small cities inside Davidson County, and Metro doesn't collect brush there, so our haul-away matters more. Oak Hill, home to Radnor Lake, has more logged poison ivy sightings than almost anywhere in the county. Ask us about Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville and Mount Juliet.

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

April through October for spraying, while the plant is in leaf. Poison ivy in Tennessee has been recorded leafing out as early as mid-March, and Nashville's last freeze typically falls around March 31 and its first around November 3. Local sightings jump from 8 in March to 157 in April. Cutting vines and treating the stumps works well in late summer and fall.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Usually within a week. April through June is the crunch, because calls stack up as soon as it leafs out. Spray needs a dry, calm day, and Nashville gets rain on about 11 days in a typical April or May, so expect the odd visit to slide a day or two.

What Do You Need From Me for a Quote?

The street address, three or four photos, a rough size for the patch and what it's growing on: lawn, fence, shed, shrubs or tree trunks. Mention it if the lot backs onto a creek, a greenway or woods, or if there's a stream buffer sign near the water.

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

Yes, we dig the roots out or use a systemic herbicide that travels down into them. The runners sit only 4 to 6 inches deep, but any piece left behind can resprout, and birds keep dropping fresh seed. We treat regrowth on the follow-up visit.

How Many Visits Does It Take?

Two, in most yards, about a month apart. The first visit kills or removes what's there, and the second catches whatever resprouts. A fence row overgrown for years, or vines up several trees, can run into a second season.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Vines From My Trees?

Yes. The poison ivy that grows in Nashville climbs, and old stems can reach 6 inches thick. We cut the vine at the base, treat the stump so the roots die, and leave the upper vine to dry on the trunk, because pulling a live vine strips bark.

How Common Is Poison Ivy in Nashville?

Very common. Volunteers have logged it about 410 times in Davidson County, and roughly 1 in 5 of those are in the Warner Parks or at Radnor Lake. The rest run from Bellevue and Joelton to Hermitage, Antioch and East Nashville. A 2021 Metro study put tree canopy at 56 percent of Metro Nashville, and this plant thrives on wooded edges.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Nashville?

Along creeks, greenways and wooded lot lines. The plant favors floodplains and stream banks, and Nashville's greenways follow eight water corridors, among them Mill Creek, Richland Creek, Whites Creek, Browns Creek, the Stones River and the Harpeth River. Sightings also pile up in Shelby Bottoms, Beaman Park and around Percy Priest Lake.

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

Poison ivy, almost certainly. Volunteers have logged it more than 5,000 times across Tennessee, against 15 records of poison oak and 33 of poison sumac, and Davidson County has no record of either. Poison sumac is a swamp shrub with 7 to 13 leaflets, not a yard weed. Three leaflets in a Nashville yard means poison ivy until we've looked.

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

Yes. Tennessee requires any company that offers paid pesticide application to hold a pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, with at least one certified person on site at each job. Operating without one is a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of up to $2,500. Hand digging uses no pesticide, so it needs no charter.

How Do I Check a Tennessee Pesticide Company Before Hiring?

Look for the charter number on the truck. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture says a pest control company can do business legally only if that number is visible on its vehicle, and it lists chartered companies on its website. A charter takes a $10,000 bond and liability insurance. Ask to see the applicator's certification card too.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away?

Yes, always. Metro Code 10.20.085 says brush and yard waste from a hired tree or landscaping service must be disposed of by the company, not left at the curb for Metro's brush trucks. We bag the vines and roots and take them with us. Nothing gets composted or burned.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My Trash Cart or Out for Metro Brush Pickup?

No, not in the trash cart. Metro bans all yard waste from trash carts, takes leaves and clippings only in paper bags, and collects brush four times a year on 12 routes. Its guidelines don't mention poison ivy, and the brush truck's driver works alone and won't sort a pile, so ask hubNashville before setting vines at the curb.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Nashville?

No. The Nashville Fire Marshal's Office gives a one-word answer to whether you can get a permit to burn brush or leaves in your yard, and it's no. Burning poison ivy is a bad idea anywhere, because the smoke carries the oil into your lungs.

What Can I Do About My Neighbor's Poison Ivy?

Trim it back to the property line, or have us do it. The Tennessee Supreme Court said in 2002 that a landowner may cut encroaching growth back to the line but may not go onto the neighbor's land without consent. It also allowed a nuisance claim when the growth does real damage. We treat your side only, so ask a lawyer about anything more.

Does Nashville Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, we found no Metro rule that names poison ivy. Metro Codes requires grass and weeds to stay below 12 inches and can mow a neglected vacant lot and put a lien on it. Tennessee's regulated plant list has 13 species, and poison ivy isn't one. Report an overgrown lot through hubNashville, and check the current rule with Metro Codes.

Can I Hire You if I Rent My Home?

Yes, once the owner or property manager approves. Roughly 48 percent of Nashville households rent, and a third of the city's homes are in buildings with five or more units, where the grounds belong to the owner or an association. We can arrange access and billing with them directly.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No, as long as we can reach the patch. Unlock the gate, keep dogs inside, and mark any sprinkler heads or invisible fence wire near where we'll dig. We settle access and payment with you beforehand.

Do I Need a Permit to Remove Poison Ivy by a Creek in Nashville?

No, we found no permit requirement for an ordinary yard. The exception is a Metro water quality buffer, which newer developments must keep along streams, ponds and wetlands. Its inner strip is a no disturb zone, 30 feet from the top of the bank on small streams, where vegetation can't be removed without a plan approved by Metro Water Services. Call them first if your lot has stream buffer signs.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Winter in Nashville?

Yes, the cutting and digging part. Winters here are mild, with January highs averaging about 49 degrees and under 5 inches of snow in a normal year, so we cut tree and fence vines and treat the stumps while the leaves are off. Leaf spraying waits for spring. Bare vines are a hazard all year.

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

Yes, in most lawns. Tennessee sits in the turf transition zone, so a Nashville yard may be tall fescue, bermudagrass, zoysia or a mix, and the University of Tennessee notes it's common to see different grasses on one property. We spot treat with a broadleaf product labeled for your grass. Tell us which you have, or send a photo.

What Gets Mistaken for Poison Ivy Around Nashville?

Virginia creeper and box elder seedlings, mostly. Volunteers have logged Virginia creeper about 580 times and box elder about 280 times in Davidson County, against about 410 for poison ivy. Virginia creeper climbs the same trees and fences but has five leaflets instead of three.

Will I See More Poison Ivy After the Ice Storm or a Tornado?

Yes, that's likely. Poison ivy tends to increase after storms open the tree canopy, and Nashville has had several: the March 2020 tornado through Germantown, East Nashville, Donelson and Hermitage, the May 2020 derecho, and the January 2026 ice storm that cut power to more than 230,000 customers. Watch any new gap in the trees next spring.

Who Handles Poison Ivy on a Greenway or Park Next to My Yard?

Whoever owns that land. For a Metro park, greenway or right of way, report it through hubNashville online or by dialing 311. Radnor Lake is a state park, so that goes to Tennessee State Parks. We clear what's on your side and tell you if it's crossing from theirs.