Poison Ivy Removal Services in Orlando, FL

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from yards, fence lines, tree trunks and commercial grounds across Orlando, FL and Orange County. The plant here is eastern poison ivy, the kind that climbs, and the University of Florida's weed listing gives its season as year-round. Orlando averages fewer than two freezing nights a year, so we work in every month. We spray it, cut and stump treat the vines, or dig it out, then take it all with us. Contact us now for a free estimate.

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

Poison ivy removal in Orlando costs anywhere from $270 to $640 on average for a typical residential yard. A low patch along a fence that can be sprayed in one pass sits at the bottom of that range. Vines up a tree or the side of a house cost more, because each one is cut and its stump treated by hand. So do hand digging, work beside a lake or retention pond, and spot treating inside a St. Augustine lawn. Photos get you a firm number.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Orlando Houses, Apartments, and Commercial Properties?

Yes, we work on house lots, apartment and condo grounds, HOA common areas and commercial sites. About half of Orlando's housing is in buildings with five or more units, so the job is as often a wooded edge on managed grounds as a backyard fence.

Which Orlando Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

All of them, including College Park, Audubon Park, Baldwin Park, Colonialtown, Lake Eola Heights, Thornton Park, Delaney Park, Conway, Dover Shores, Azalea Park, Rosemont, Metro West, Washington Shores, Storey Park and Lake Nona. The city notes that an Orlando mailing address can sit in unincorporated Orange County, and we cover those streets too.

Which Orlando ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

Every Orlando ZIP code: 32801, 32803, 32804, 32805, 32806, 32807, 32808, 32811, 32812, 32814, 32819, 32822, 32824, 32827, 32829, 32832, 32835 and 32839. The city covers about 111 square miles. The two that hold the most city land are 32827 and 32832, and Lake Nona is in 32832.

Do You Cover Winter Park, Apopka, Kissimmee, and Other Towns Near Orlando?

Yes, in Orange County that includes Winter Park, Apopka, Oakland, Alafaya, Hunters Creek, Wedgefield and Christmas, and volunteers have logged poison ivy in every one of them. We also cover Kissimmee and Sanford, which share Orlando's metro area.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Within a week in most cases. If the patch is small and your photos are clear, we can often quote it without a site visit and treat it the day we arrive. Spring fills up first.

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

Spring and fall. Leaf sprays do the most after the leaves have fully opened in spring and before they turn color in fall. Orlando's wet season usually starts around May 27 and ends around October 15, with rain on 16 or 17 days a month from June through August, so summer visits go out early and sometimes get moved.

What Do You Need From Me to Give a Price?

The address, a few clear photos and a rough size. Tell us whether it's in the lawn, in a plant bed, on a fence, up a tree or by the water, and what kind of grass you have.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No. We settle the area and the price beforehand, and after that we only need an unlocked gate and pets kept inside. Point out anything nearby you want left alone, like a citrus tree or a butterfly garden.

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

Yes, the roots are the point of the job. We dig them out or use a systemic herbicide that moves down into them. Most runners sit only 4 to 6 inches deep, so digging works for small patches. Birds eat the berries and drop the seed, so expect a few seedlings later.

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

Spraying an ordinary yard fits in one short visit. Vines in trees and hand digging take longer. Count on at least two visits about a month apart, because roots missed the first time send up new shoots.

Does Poison Ivy Really Grow in Orlando?

Yes. The University of Florida calls it the most commonly encountered poisonous plant in the state's natural areas. Its Mid-Florida research center in Apopka lists the season as year-round and says it turns up in home landscapes, climbing fences, buildings and trees. Orange County volunteers have logged it in every month.

Do You Also Remove Poison Oak and Poison Sumac in Orlando?

Yes, though around Orlando it is almost always poison ivy. Florida's poison oak is an upright shrub about 3 feet tall that never climbs, and poison sumac keeps to swamps. Orange County volunteers have logged poison ivy hundreds of times, poison sumac a handful of times, including at Wekiwa Springs State Park, and poison oak not at all.

What Gets Mistaken for Poison Ivy Around Orlando?

Virginia creeper, mostly. It climbs too, and it's logged in Orange County more than twice as often as poison ivy, but it has five leaflets, not three. Brazilian peppertree is the other one to know. The county extension office says it belongs to the poison ivy family and that handling it may cause allergic reactions.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Orlando?

Along edges. The University of Florida says it is most abundant on old fence rows and beside paths and roads. About a quarter of Orlando is under tree canopy by the city's count. The biggest cluster of logged sightings is on the University of Central Florida campus and its arboretum trails, with more at Wekiwa Springs, Shingle Creek and the Orlando Wetlands.

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

Landscapers, lawn and ornamental pest control companies and tree services, mostly. The one poison-ivy-only company we found on a national directory lists Gulf Coast counties. Spraying for pay is regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A landscaper's limited certificate covers plant beds only, and you can look anyone up in the department's pest control database.

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

Yes, but not with a blanket spray. St. Augustine is the most widely planted lawn grass in Florida, and Clemson's extension guide lists triclopyr, a common poison ivy herbicide, as safe on tall fescue and zoysia lawns. In St. Augustine we spot treat each plant or dig it out. Florida limits herbicide work on turf to licensed pest control businesses.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Climbing a Tree or Fence?

Yes, it's a common request, since Florida poison ivy climbs high into trees and over walls and fences. We cut out a section of vine near the ground and treat the lower cut stem right away so it can't resprout. The vine above the cut dies in place.

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

No, not for the vine. Orlando's tree permit covers removing trees, not cutting vines off them. Removing a tree over four inches in caliper takes a tree removal permit, the city's code guide says, and the residential application fee is $25. A lake shore has county rules of its own.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Orlando in the Winter?

Yes, winter is a working season here. Orlando averages fewer than two nights a year at freezing, and a normal January afternoon reaches about 72 degrees. Where the leaves have dropped we cut vines and dig roots, and sprays wait for new growth. Bare stems still carry the oil.

Will You Post a Sign or Notify My Neighbors When You Spray?

Yes to the sign. Section 482.2265 of the Florida Statutes has a licensed applicator post a notice, at least 4 by 5 inches, when pesticide goes on a lawn or exterior foliage. Neighbors are told only if they are on the state's prior notification registry, which calls for at least 24 hours' notice.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away?

Yes, every time. Orlando's Solid Waste Division says tree services should remove all the material they cut, and the resident is charged if trimmings are left for the city. We bag the vines and roots as we go and take them off site.

How Do I Get Rid of Poison Ivy I Pulled Myself in Orlando?

Bag it and set it out on your yard waste day. Orlando collects yard waste once a week, in bags of up to 40 pounds, and won't empty a garbage cart that has yard waste in it. The city's rules never mention poison ivy, so ask the Solid Waste Division if you're unsure. Never compost or burn it.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Orlando?

No, not on a normal city lot. Florida's yard waste burning rules need the pile to be 150 feet from other occupied buildings and 25 feet from your own house, and a city may not allow any burning at all. It's dangerous too. The University of Florida warns that even the smoke can carry the plant's toxins.

Can I Request Removal if I Rent?

Yes, with your landlord's or property manager's okay, since the yard is usually their call under the lease. About 6 in 10 Orlando households rent, and we can send the estimate straight to the owner. The city's Code Enforcement Division does not handle disputes between landlords and tenants.

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

Have everything on your side cut and treated. A University of Florida extension summary of Florida law says you may trim a neighbor's healthy branches and roots back to the property line at your own expense. Orlando's code guide calls overhanging limbs a civil matter between the neighbors.

Does Orlando Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name in the city's code guide. Orlando does prohibit excessive overgrowth and weeds on a lot. After a notice the owner has 15 days to clean it up, then a city contractor does it and bills the owner. Reports require your name and address under Florida Statute 162.21.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy on a Lake Shore or Pond Bank in Orlando?

Yes, by hand digging or with a herbicide labeled for use near water. Orange County's lakeshore rules count chemical treatment and hand removal of shoreline vegetation as clearing, which takes a county permit outside an access corridor of 30 feet or 20 percent of the shoreline. Ask its Environmental Protection Division whether your shore is covered.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Hurricane?

Yes, a storm that takes out trees usually means more of it. Poison ivy increases where windstorms open the canopy, and Forest Service researchers recorded vines growing rapidly within a month of Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. Orlando International Airport measured a gust of about 87 mph during Hurricane Milton in October 2024.