Poison ivy: Aylmer is a regional hotspot

Lily Ryan

Poison ivy berries and young plants: keep an eye out for these, the oils are present year-round. Trails throughout Aylmer have high levels of poison ivy, the oils of which can be carried inside by dogs if their paws or hair brushes against the plant. Reactions include itchy bumps, redness of skin and patches of bumps and swollen skin. 

Photo caption: Poison ivy berries and young plants.

Photo credit: Lily Ryan