Poison Ivy Removal Services in Raleigh, NC

Poison Ivy Removal Titans removes poison ivy from back yards, fence lines, tree trunks and commercial grounds in Raleigh, NC and the rest of Wake County. The poison ivy here is the climbing kind, and the city drains through 36 watersheds toward the Neuse River, so it has creek banks, greenways and wooded lot lines to follow in every part of town. We spray it, cut and treat the vines, or dig it out by hand, then haul the debris away. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Raleigh, NC?

Poison ivy removal in Raleigh costs anywhere from $270 to $640 on average for a typical residential yard. One Raleigh landscaper's published figure is $300 to $500. The price here goes up with vines that have climbed tall trees, patches on a creek bank where only herbicides approved for use near water are allowed, hand digging in place of spraying, and hauling, because the city won't collect yard waste from contracted jobs. Send us photos for a firm price.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Raleigh Houses, Apartments, and Business Properties?

Yes, we work on house lots, rentals, apartment and townhome communities, HOA common areas and commercial grounds. About 44 percent of Raleigh's homes are detached houses, where the job is usually a back fence or a tree. Another 35 percent are in buildings with five or more units, where it's more often a wooded edge behind the parking lot.

What Parts of Raleigh Do You Work In?

All of it, from Oakwood, Mordecai, Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, Hayes Barton and Five Points to North Hills, Brier Creek and North, East, South and West Raleigh. Older streets tend to mean thick vines on big trees, and newer subdivisions a fence that backs onto woods. Tell us what's behind your lot.

Do You Cover My Raleigh ZIP Code?

Yes, we cover every Raleigh ZIP code: 27601, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616 and 27617. The city spreads over about 151 square miles, so give us the ZIP up front and we'll tell you how soon we can reach your side of town.

Do You Also Work in Cary, Garner, Wake Forest, and Other Towns Near Raleigh?

Yes, we cover the 11 towns around Raleigh in Wake County: Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon. Raleigh also reaches a little way into Durham County, and we take jobs on that side too. Send the address and we'll confirm it.

What Months Can Poison Ivy Be Sprayed in Raleigh?

From shortly after the last freeze until the leaves drop. At Raleigh-Durham airport the last spring freeze falls on March 31 in a typical year and the first fall freeze on November 4, about 219 days apart. NC Extension agents say herbicide works best on new growth in early summer, and again from late summer into early fall.

How Fast Can You Get to My Yard?

Usually within a week. Calls jump once the new leaves show in spring, so that stretch books up first. Send photos and we can often price a small patch without a visit and treat it on the first trip.

What Should I Send You to Get a Price?

The address, a few photos, a rough size for the patch, and what it's growing on, such as lawn, flower bed, fence, tree or creek bank. Tell us if a stream, pond, vegetable garden or play set is close by.

Does Raleigh Have Poison Oak and Poison Sumac Too?

Yes, but very little of either. NC State lists poison oak as another common name for eastern poison ivy, and says true poison oak and poison sumac belong mostly to the coastal plain and are rare in the Piedmont. Volunteer plant records for Wake County show poison ivy well over a thousand times and the other two only a handful of times each.

Where in Raleigh Is Poison Ivy Worst?

Along creeks, greenways and the wooded backs of lots. Raleigh has about 180 miles of greenway, and volunteer plant records put poison ivy at Lake Johnson Park, Durant Nature Preserve, Dorothea Dix Park, along the Rocky Branch Trail and all through Umstead State Park. If your yard backs onto a creek or trail, walk the fence every spring.

Can You Remove a Thick Poison Ivy Vine From a Tall Tree?

Yes. Raleigh's poison ivy is the eastern climbing kind, which NC State says can run 60 to 150 feet up trees, walls and fences. We cut the vine near the ground, treat the rooted stump and leave the top to die on the trunk, since tearing it off pulls bark too.

Do I Have to Be Home When You Come?

No, as long as we can reach the area. Leave the gate unlocked and keep pets indoors, and we'll agree on the scope and price beforehand. Mark any irrigation heads or buried dog fence wire near the patch.

Will the Poison Ivy Grow Back After You Treat It?

Yes, expect some regrowth, so we plan on at least two visits. NC Extension says one herbicide application will not eliminate it but can be effective over time. We return about a month later for new shoots. Birds drop fresh seed every year, so nobody can promise a yard stays clear forever.

Does a Company Need a License to Spray Poison Ivy in North Carolina?

Yes, North Carolina requires a commercial pesticide applicator license for anyone who applies pesticides for pay on someone else's property, usually in the turf and ornamental category. Ask for the license number and look it up on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services public search. Hand digging involves no pesticide.

Can You Clear Poison Ivy on a Creek Bank or Pond Edge in Raleigh?

Yes. Raleigh drains to the Neuse River, and the state's Neuse buffer rule, 15A NCAC 02B .0714, protects 50 feet of vegetation around mapped streams, ponds and lakes. Its table of uses allows removal of poison ivy, oak or sumac, with pesticides limited to those EPA certifies for use in or near water. Tell us how close the water is.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My Raleigh Yard Waste Cart?

No, we wouldn't. The city's rules don't name poison ivy, but yard waste in plastic bags isn't collected, and curbside loads go to the Yard Waste Center on New Hope Road to become compost and mulch. Yard waste from contracted jobs isn't picked up at all. We seal vines in plastic and haul them off as trash.

Can I Burn Poison Ivy Vines in Raleigh?

No. The city says it is illegal to burn trash or debris in Raleigh and that the only fires allowed are for heating or cooking. State rules bar burning yard waste where public pickup is available, with fines up to $25,000. NC State adds that breathing the smoke can be more hazardous than touching the plant.

Can the City Make Me or a Neighbor Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name, going by the city's public nuisance page. It lists dense weeds or grass over 8 inches tall, gives owners about 10 days to fix a violation, and charges no fee for a first offense. Poison ivy isn't on the state's regulated noxious weed list either. Code Enforcement takes complaints through the Ask Raleigh portal.

Is a Poison Ivy Vine on the Street Tree by My Curb Mine to Cut?

No, check with the city first. Raleigh manages trees on public property, including street rights of way, and says a Tree Impact Permit is needed for any work on or near a city tree. Its crews don't do pest management on established trees, so ask Urban Forestry before anyone cuts or sprays.

Can a Raleigh Renter Hire You Directly?

Yes, once the landlord or property manager agrees, since yard work and herbicide are normally the owner's call. About 49 percent of Raleigh households rent, and North Carolina law, G.S. 42-42, requires landlords to keep common areas in safe condition. Report poison ivy on a shared path or playground to management.

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

Yes, we spot treat with a broadleaf herbicide labeled for your grass. NC State says tall fescue is best adapted to the mountains and Piedmont, and it recommends Bermuda and zoysia for Piedmont lawns as well. Those grasses don't all tolerate the same products, so tell us which one you have.

How Long Should Kids and Pets Stay Off a Treated Area?

Until the spray has dried on the leaves, usually an hour or two. We'll pass along the re-entry directions from the product label. If you want no herbicide near a play area or dog run, we can dig the plants out by hand instead.

Can You Spray Poison Ivy in a Hot, Rainy Raleigh Summer?

Yes, we just pick our days. July highs here average about 91 degrees and rain falls on about 12 days of the month. We spray on calm, dry mornings so the product dries on the leaves before the heat builds, and we move the visit when storms are forecast.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Raleigh During the Winter?

Yes, winter suits cutting and digging here. January afternoons average about 52 degrees and Raleigh gets only about 5 inches of snow in a typical year, so we can usually work straight through. Leaf spraying waits for spring. Bare vines still carry the rash-causing oil, so don't handle them.

Why Does Poison Ivy Keep Coming Up Along My Back Fence?

Because fence lines are where its seed lands and where it gets light. The U.S. Forest Service says birds spread the seed and that poison ivy favors forest edges and canopy gaps. About 45 percent of Raleigh's homes were built in 2000 or later, and every subdivision cut into woods makes new edge.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Storm Takes Down Trees?

Yes, it often does. The U.S. Forest Service reports that poison ivy often increases substantially after windstorms open the forest canopy. NOAA's storm database holds 322 thunderstorm wind reports for Wake County from 2016 through 2025. Watch any spot that lost a tree for a couple of springs.

What Gets Mistaken for Poison Ivy Around Raleigh?

Virginia creeper and boxelder seedlings, most often. Both are on NC State's list of plants confused with poison ivy. Virginia creeper has five leaflets where poison ivy has three, and boxelder is a maple that often shows three leaflets and grows along waterways and flood plains. Send a close photo of the leaves and stem and we'll tell you.

Is It Okay to Leave Poison Ivy in the Woods Behind My House?

Yes, where nobody walks, that's a reasonable choice. NC State says birds, deer and other wildlife eat the plant and its berries, and that it can be left alone in native areas with low human activity. We'd still clear fence lines, paths, play areas and anywhere a dog runs, because pets carry the oil back to people.

Who Do I Tell About Poison Ivy on a Raleigh Greenway or in a City Park?

The city. Raleigh's greenway page has a Report a Greenway Maintenance Issue section that routes through the Ask Raleigh portal. We work on private property, so we can clear your side of the fence but not the city's. Umstead is a state park with its own office.