Posts by Tom Swegle

Posted on April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM by Tom Swegle

If you've ever come home from a hike with an itchy, blistering rash, you know how miserable these plants can...

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Tom Swegle

If you spend time hiking, camping, gardening, or working outdoors, exposure to poison ivy is always a possibility. Many people...

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Tom Swegle

Poison ivy rashes are frustrating, itchy, and incredibly common. Every year, millions of people develop reactions after hiking, gardening, camping,...

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Tom Swegle

January is the perfect time for fresh starts, including new goals, new habits, and a new year, new yard mindset. While poison ivy is often seen as a spring and summer problem, winter is actually one of the best times to get ahead of it and prepare before the green returns.

Posted on December 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM by Tom Swegle

Most people picture poison ivy exposure as an unfortunate moment of brushing against the plant while hiking or working in...

Posted on November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Tom Swegle

Why Your Poison Ivy Sensitivity May Rise & Fall If you’ve ever had a blistering poison ivy rash one summer...

Posted on October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Tom Swegle

When the air cools and leaves begin to change, most people breathe a sigh of relief, thinking poison ivy season...

Posted on August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM by Tom Swegle

Nothing ruins a camping trip, hike, or day in the garden faster than the itch and burn of a poison...

Posted on July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Tom Swegle

Some People Are More Allergic to Poison Ivy Than Others If you’ve ever gone hiking with friends and ended up...

Posted on June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM by Tom Swegle

Each year, countless outdoor lovers suffer from itchy, blistering rashes caused by poison ivy. Yet, most people don’t truly understand...