Poison Ivy Removal Services in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa's own code enforcement guide says weeds, poison ivy, oak or sumac must be removed, and it counts the fence line, the ditch and the strip by the street as part of the yard. Poison Ivy Removal Titans clears it from house lots, rentals and commercial grounds in Tulsa, OK and across Tulsa County. We spray it, cut and treat the vines that climb fences and trees, or dig out the roots, then haul the debris away. Contact us now for a free estimate.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Tulsa, OK?

Poison ivy removal in Tulsa costs anywhere from $270 to $630 on average for a typical residential yard. Height and length move the price most here. A vine up a mature shade tree in an older Midtown yard takes cutting and stump treating, and a long back fence, a creek bank or a wooded hillside lot takes more hours than a flowerbed patch. Hand digging, work in a Bermuda lawn, hauling and return visits add to it. Send photos and we'll confirm a price before we start.

Do You Remove Poison Ivy From Houses, Rentals, and Commercial Lots in Tulsa?

Yes, all three. About 62 percent of Tulsa's homes are detached houses, and the back fence and the tree line are where poison ivy usually starts. We also clear apartment grounds, office lots and wooded lots west of the river. Tell us what kind of property it is and about how big.

Which Tulsa Neighborhoods Do You Cover?

All of them, on both sides of the Arkansas River: Maple Ridge, Swan Lake, Cherry Street, Brookside, Terwilleger Heights, Florence Park, Ranch Acres, Lortondale and Patrick Henry in Midtown, plus White City, Kendall-Whittier, Owen Park, The Heights, Southern Hills, the east side, and Red Fork, Carbondale and Garden City in West Tulsa.

Which Tulsa ZIP Codes Do You Serve?

Every Tulsa ZIP code, including 74103, 74104, 74105, 74106, 74107, 74108, 74110, 74112, 74114, 74115, 74116, 74119, 74120, 74126, 74127, 74128, 74129, 74130, 74132, 74133, 74134, 74135, 74136, 74137, 74145 and 74146. Volunteer plant spotters have logged poison ivy in 74115, 74133, 74107 and 74105, among others.

Do You Cover Broken Arrow, Jenks, Bixby, Owasso, and Sand Springs?

Yes, in most cases. All five sit at least partly in Tulsa County, along with Glenpool, Collinsville, Sapulpa, Skiatook and the town of Sperry. Tulsa itself reaches into Osage, Rogers and Wagoner counties, so a county line doesn't rule an address out. Send the address and we'll confirm.

How Soon Can You Come Out?

Usually within a week, and a small patch can often be priced from photos and treated on the first trip. Spring is the crunch. May is Tulsa's wettest month, with close to 6 inches of rain on about 11 days, and spray needs a dry, calm day.

Does Tulsa Require Homeowners to Remove Poison Ivy?

Yes. Tulsa's Up to Code guide says weeds, poison ivy, oak or sumac must be removed, and it counts the fence line, ditches and the right of way beside the lot as part of the yard. Oklahoma's weed law for cities names the same three plants. Code Enforcement can confirm the details.

Can You Clear Poison Ivy Before a Code Enforcement Deadline?

Yes, tell us the date on the notice. Tulsa gives owners 10 days to comply once the notice is mailed, and where extensions are allowed it sells up to two 10-day extensions at $64 each. If the city sends its own contractor, you pay the cost plus a $300 processing fee.

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

Late spring through midsummer for spraying. Tulsa Master Gardeners say results are best just before the plant blooms. The freeze-free window here normally runs from about March 31 to November 4, roughly 220 days, and leaf spraying has to fit inside it. Vines can be cut and the stumps treated in any season except early spring, per OSU Extension.

What Do You Need From Me to Price the Job?

The address, a close photo of the leaves and a wide shot of where it grows. Tell us how high any vine climbs, how long the fence run is, whether the lawn is Bermuda or fescue, and whether a creek or drainage ditch is close by.

Will You Get the Roots Out, or Just Cut It Back?

Yes, roots and all. OSU Extension says poison ivy that is only mowed or trimmed will resprout from the root. The runners mostly sit 4 to 6 inches deep, so we dig young plants out whole and treat older ones with a systemic herbicide. Birds will still drop a few new seeds.

What Grows in Tulsa Yards: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac?

Poison ivy, nearly every time. Tulsa Master Gardeners call it the most common of the three in our area, and OSU Extension says poison sumac does not occur in the state. Volunteer records for Tulsa County show about 40 poison ivy sightings for each one of poison oak, and every poison oak record sits out by Keystone State Park and Sand Springs.

Does Oklahoma Require a License to Spray Poison Ivy for Hire?

Yes, anyone who sprays weed killer for pay in Oklahoma needs a pesticide applicator license from the state Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Yard jobs fall under category 3A, Ornamental and Turf Outdoor, and the department has a public license search online. Digging by hand needs no such license.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Climbing a Tree, Fence, or Utility Pole?

Yes, and around here it usually climbs. Tulsa Master Gardeners describe it going up fences, utility poles and trees. We cut the vine about six inches above the ground and treat the fresh cut so the root dies, then let the top dry out before it comes down. Anything tangled in overhead lines is left for the utility.

Where Does Poison Ivy Grow in Tulsa?

Along the river, the creeks and almost any wooded edge. Volunteers have logged it at Oxley Nature Center and Mohawk Park, in River Parks, on Turkey Mountain, in Hunter Park and where Joe Creek meets the Arkansas. A 2016 tree plan put Tulsa's canopy at 26 percent of the city, so plenty of ordinary back fences sit under trees too.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy Along a Creek or Drainage Ditch?

Yes. Tulsa's code guide counts ditches and fence lines as part of the lot, so the ditch is the owner's to keep up. Poison ivy has been logged along Fry Ditch Creek at Sheridan Road. Near water we dig by hand or use a product labeled for use near water.

Will Weed Killer for Poison Ivy Damage My Bermuda Lawn?

No, not when the product matches the grass. OSU Extension calls Bermuda the best-adapted lawn grass for full sun in Oklahoma. Local handouts split on triclopyr, a common poison ivy killer: one says it spares grasses, another says keep it off Bermuda and zoysia. We follow the product label, and where it doesn't suit your lawn we cut, paint and dig.

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

Yes, whatever we cut or dig leaves with us in bags. It goes out as trash, never onto a compost, mulch or burn pile, because the oil can stay active for years in dry leaves and vines.

Do I Need to Be Home While You Work?

No, as long as we can reach the growth. Leave the gate unlocked, keep dogs indoors, and flag any sprinkler heads or invisible fence wire near the patch.

How Many Visits Does It Take to Get Rid of It?

Two for most yards, and a thick old stand can run into a second season. Tulsa Master Gardeners warn that the woody rootstock keeps sprouting and that you may need to treat again this season and possibly the next. We recheck the spot before the first freeze.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy in Tulsa in the Winter?

Yes, and winter suits vine work, because the leaves are down and the stems are easy to trace. Tulsa has about 72 freezing nights a year, but a normal January afternoon still reaches 49 degrees, so we cut vines and treat stumps through the cold months. Leaf spraying waits for spring, and bare vines are still toxic all year.

Is It Too Hot to Spray Poison Ivy in July and August?

No, but we work around the heat. One Oklahoma handout says to spray when it's between 60 and 85 degrees. Tulsa's normal high is 94 in July and 93 in August, and about 74 days a year reach 90. So summer spraying happens soon after sunrise, and by midday we're cutting vines and painting stumps instead.

Can I Put Poison Ivy in My Tulsa Trash Cart?

Yes, as long as it's bagged. Tulsa takes bagged yard waste in the gray trash cart if the lid closes, and never in the blue cart. Extra goes to the curb in see-through bags of 40 pounds or less, up to 15 a week. Master Gardeners say trash, not compost, so we wouldn't take it to the city Mulch Site.

Is It Legal to Burn Poison Ivy in Tulsa?

No, not without a permit, and it should never be burned anyway. Tulsa's fire code makes it unlawful, and a misdemeanor, to kindle or maintain an open fire on public or private ground in the city without an operational permit. Tulsa Master Gardeners say never burn any part of the plant, because smoke carries the oil droplets.

Can I Hire You if I Rent the House?

Yes, with the owner's go-ahead. About 48 percent of Tulsa households rent, and spraying or digging in the yard is normally the landlord's call. City code notices go to the property owner, so most want to hear about poison ivy early.

My Neighbor's Poison Ivy Keeps Crossing the Fence. What Can I Do?

Treat your own side and talk to the neighbor first. We stop at the property line, so it keeps creeping through until their side is dealt with. If the lot is neglected, Tulsa takes code reports at 311, online or in the Tulsa 311 app, and keeps your name confidential. Expect a wait in the growing season.

Is the Poison Ivy Behind My Back Fence My Responsibility?

Yes, in most cases, when that strip is public right-of-way beside your lot. Title 24, Section 107 of Tulsa's code makes the adjoining owner keep it free of weeds and rank growth over 12 inches, and the city's flyer says that holds even behind a privacy fence. We can clear it from outside.

What Plants Get Mistaken for Poison Ivy Around Tulsa?

Virginia creeper, most of all. Tulsa Master Gardeners say it often grows side by side with poison ivy, and it has five leaflets, not three. OSU Extension adds fragrant sumac, skunkbush sumac and young boxelder, whose leaves sit in opposite pairs where poison ivy's alternate. The Master Gardeners' Diagnostic Center on East 15th Street takes plant questions.

Will Poison Ivy Get Worse After a Tulsa Windstorm or Ice Storm?

Yes, it often does once the shade is gone. A Forest Service review says poison ivy often increases substantially after windstorms open the canopy. In the June 2023 storm, gusts were measured at 100 mph near 31st and Peoria, and a 2007 ice storm cost the city about 20,000 trees. Where a tree came down, watch the fence line for seedlings.