Poison Ivy Removal Services in San Antonio, TX

Poison ivy in San Antonio, TX follows the water and the shade. It grows along Salado Creek, Leon Creek and the San Antonio River, climbs trees and fences from Alamo Heights out to Friedrich Wilderness Park, and comes up under back fences in between. Poison Ivy Removal Titans clears it from house lots, apartment grounds and commercial property across Bexar County by spraying, cutting and treating vines, or digging out the roots, and we haul the debris off. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in San Antonio, TX?

Poison ivy removal in San Antonio costs anywhere from $260 to $620 on average for a typical residential yard. Height and ground move it most here. A vine up a mature oak means cutting and stump treating, sometimes off a ladder. Hand digging is slower in the shallow limestone soil on the north side and in dry black clay elsewhere. Creek-side lots, St. Augustine lawns and hauling the debris away add to it. Send photos and we'll confirm a price before we start.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From San Antonio Houses, Apartments, and Businesses?

Yes, all three. About 59 percent of San Antonio homes are detached houses with a yard and a fence line to keep clear. Another 30 percent sit in buildings with five or more units, so we also work apartment grounds, HOA greenbelts and commercial lots. Tell us who can approve the work.

Which Parts of San Antonio Do You Cover?

All of it, from Stone Oak and Encino Park down to Harlandale. That takes in the older neighborhoods near downtown, such as Monte Vista, Tobin Hill, Beacon Hill, Mahncke Park, King William, Lavaca, Dignowity Hill and Government Hill, and newer subdivisions out toward Alamo Ranch. Volunteer plant spotters have logged poison ivy in Midtown, Alamo Heights, the Far South Side and the Northwest Side.

Which San Antonio ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

Every San Antonio ZIP code, including 78209, 78212, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78254, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78221, 78223, 78264 and 78023. Volunteers have recorded poison ivy in 78264, 78257, 78212, 78218, 78209 and 78254, among others. Put your ZIP code in your first message.

Do You Cover Alamo Heights, Helotes, and Other Towns Around San Antonio?

Yes, in most cases. That includes the cities San Antonio surrounds, such as Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Castle Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park and Leon Valley, and the Bexar County towns beyond them: Helotes, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Windcrest and Schertz. Send the address and we'll check it.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Within a week, as a rule. A small patch can often be priced from photos and treated on the first trip. Spring fills up first, when the new leaves come out and everyone notices it at once.

When Is the Best Time to Remove Poison Ivy in San Antonio?

Spring and fall. AgriLife Extension says spraying works best within two weeks of full bloom, in late spring or early summer, and that triclopyr does well again in fall. Freezing nights here fall mostly in December, January and February, so the season for follow-ups is long. Vines can be cut and stump treated in any month.

What Should I Send You to Get a Quote?

Photos and the address cover most of it. Send a close-up of the leaves and a wide shot of the fence, tree or bed. Tell us how high any vine climbs, whether the yard backs onto a creek or alley, and what grass you have.

Do You Get the Roots Out?

Yes, the root is the target. Small plants are dug out whole, and bigger ones get a systemic herbicide that travels down to the root. It spreads underground by rhizomes and birds seed it in their droppings, so a few sprouts next season are normal.

Which Do I Have in San Antonio: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac?

Poison ivy, almost certainly. AgriLife Extension calls poison oak more an East Texas plant, and Texas Parks and Wildlife puts poison sumac in very wet woods in the east. In Bexar County, volunteers have logged poison ivy more than 1,200 times, Atlantic poison oak once and poison sumac never. Poison ivy with deeply notched leaves is what fools people.

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

Yes, anyone who applies weed killer to lawns, trees or weeds for hire in Texas needs a Texas Department of Agriculture license, even for off-the-shelf products. That means an agricultural license in category 3A Landscape Maintenance or 5 Vegetation Management, or a Structural Pest Control license. Hand pulling and digging doesn't take one.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Growing Up a Live Oak?

Yes, and we don't spray under the tree to do it. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center warns that poison ivy killer is a broadleaf killer and a live oak is a broadleaf plant. We cut the vine near the ground and paint herbicide on the fresh stump within five minutes. The top is left to wither in the tree.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in San Antonio?

Along the creeks and wherever trees shade a fence. Forest Service research finds it most common in floodplains, and Bexar County has the San Antonio and Medina rivers and Leon, Salado, Helotes and Medio creeks. Volunteers have logged it at least 20 times each at Friedrich Wilderness Park, Eisenhower Park, Brackenridge Park, the River Walk and the Missions National Historical Park.

Can You Clear Poison Ivy From a Yard That Backs Onto a Creek or Greenway?

Yes, we treat everything on your side of the fence. The city's greenway trails cover about 105 miles along Leon Creek, Salado Creek, the Medina River and the Westside creeks, and volunteers have logged poison ivy on all three of the big ones. Near water we dig by hand or use a product labeled for it. Report growth on city land through 311.

Is the Poison Ivy in My Alley My Responsibility?

Yes, up to the middle of it. City property rules tell owners to mow the alley to its center, with the neighbor across responsible for the other half, and to keep it clear at least 14 feet high and 15 feet wide. We work fence lines from the alley side too.

Will Spraying Poison Ivy Hurt My St. Augustine or Bermuda Grass?

No, not when the product and rate match the grass. An AgriLife turf specialist calls St. Augustine one of the most popular lawn grasses in Texas for its shade tolerance, and shade is where poison ivy comes up. Broadleaf weed killers go on St. Augustine at the lower label rate, so we spot treat or dig there. Bermuda is less touchy.

Do You Haul the Poison Ivy Away When You're Done?

Yes, everything we cut or dig is bagged and leaves with us. We don't put it in your green organics cart, because the city turns that material into compost for places like the Botanical Garden and city parks, and the oil is still a problem after a vine dies. Nothing gets burned.

Do I Have to Be Home While You Work?

No, as long as we can get to the plants. Leave the gate unlocked, including the alley gate if you have one, and keep dogs indoors. We settle the area and the price with you beforehand.

How Many Visits Does It Take to Clear a Yard?

Two in most yards, about a month apart. AgriLife Extension says established poison ivy can take more than one application. A thick patch or an old vine can carry into a second season.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in San Antonio in the Winter?

Yes, and vines are easier then, with the leaves down and the stems easy to follow. San Antonio averages about 14 freezing nights a year, so winter work seldom stops. Leaf sprays wait for spring growth. Every part of the plant is toxic in all seasons, so don't handle bare stems.

Is It Too Hot to Spray Poison Ivy in a San Antonio Summer?

No, but the heat sets our hours. San Antonio averages about 122 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter, and the normal August high is 96. Air temperature and soil moisture affect how well herbicide works, so in July and August we spray early in the morning or cut vines and treat the stumps instead.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My San Antonio Green Cart or Brush Pile?

Yes for the brush pile, though no city list we've read names poison ivy. San Antonio accepts woody vines in its twice-a-year curbside brush collection and at the Bitters Brush Recycling Center. The green cart takes plants and leaves, never in plastic bags, but it becomes compost, so we'd keep poison ivy out of it. AgriLife's advice for a few dug-up sprouts is the trash.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in San Antonio?

No, not in a San Antonio yard. Texas prohibits outdoor burning by default, and in ozone nonattainment counties, which Bexar County is, plant growth may be burned only when it comes from land clearing or right-of-way work and no practical alternative exists. The fire department can confirm the city's rule. Never burn it anyway, because the toxin is carried in the smoke.

Can a Renter Hire You to Remove Poison Ivy?

Yes, with the owner's approval. Close to half of San Antonio households rent, and spraying or digging in the yard is normally the landlord's or manager's decision. Send us their contact details and we'll quote them directly.

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

Treat your side and talk to the neighbor. Texas has no statute on it, but the State Law Library says you may trim a neighbor's limbs back to the property line and can be sued for injuring the plant, so we stop at the fence. Report a badly overgrown lot to Code Enforcement through 311.

Does San Antonio Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

No, not by name in the city rules we've read. The standard is height: keep grass and weeds under 12 inches. Code Enforcement can clear a lot without prior notice when plants over 48 inches pose an immediate danger, then bill the owner and place a lien if it isn't paid within 30 days. Confirm current rules with Code Enforcement.

Can You Dig Poison Ivy Out of Rocky Ground or Black Clay?

Yes, though the ground decides how. The northern third of Bexar County has alkaline soils over limestone, and most of the rest is dark, cracking clay. In rock we cut the plant and treat the stump instead. Clay sets hard when dry, so we dig after rain or a soaking.

What Plants Get Mistaken for Poison Ivy Around San Antonio?

Virginia creeper and box elder seedlings, mostly, and peppervine. The San Antonio water system's gardening guide names the first two as common mix-ups, and AgriLife adds peppervine. Virginia creeper usually has five leaflets to poison ivy's three. Send a close photo of a leaf and we'll tell you which it is.

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

Yes, it often does. Forest Service research says poison ivy often increases substantially after windstorms open the canopy. NOAA's storm database lists 95 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornadoes in Bexar County from 2016 through 2025. Where you've lost a tree or big limbs, check the newly sunny ground the next spring.