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Name: Diane
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Is the urushiol oil found in some plants make them resistant to herbicides?

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Dear Aubrey,

The following might be helpful:

http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2005/03/50.htm

The urushiol oil makes poison ivy resistant to burning, which should not be done any way; instead see their other recommended approaches to removal.

Sincerely,

Anthony Brach Ph.D.

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J. Elliott


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