There are a number of plants to avoid in Delaware. Here's how to identify the big three – poison ivy, oak and sumac.

Identifying Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac The first step in dealing with these plants is proper identification. Each plant has distinct characteristics that can help you recognize and avoid them.

Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards.

For more information ... and prevent poison ivy rashes. What is a poison ivy rash? Poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac all produce urushiol, an oily sap that causes an allergic reaction upon ...

Immediately wash the part of your skin that touched the plant with one of the following: Rubbing alcohol, Poison ivy, oak, and sumac wash, dishwashing soap or laundry detergent. Wash your skin gently.