Poison Ivy
SERVICES
1. Guesstimates - The root system is the mystery, which is why it’s a “guesstimate” and not an estimate. I usually won’t need to go to the property because what you can see above ground is what I would see. There are indicators above ground that you can describe over the phone [203-736-0664] answering the questions I ask to help me determine what difficulties the root system will present, once we dig in. In this way I can help you with a “ball-park” figure.
2. Eradication - Eradicating poison ivy roots, runners and climbers (climbers under 2-inch in diameter) by digging the plant’s entire root system out using a double set of gloves, a trowel and sometimes a shovel. Pulling it off the tree as high as can be pulled down from the ground. Based on different factors sometimes the full length of the climber comes completely off the tree.
3. Tree Root Specialist - Where an old poison ivy climber has developed over many years, those particularly thick poison ivy roots are dug out (two-inch diameter or thicker) that are tougher to extract around the base of a tree and the climber is pulled off the tree as high as can be done with the assistance of a ladder.
4. Tree Climbing Specialist - A worker who climbs a tree to remove the vines that cannot be taken down from standing on the ground or on a ladder. This tree specialist can also remove the most humongous of vines that literally cannot be pulled off by human strength alone but require a winch on the back of a pickup truck.
5. Ripping - A less thorough but quicker method for getting out a large ground cover of poison ivy in a shorter period of time. This method requires a 2nd visit at a later point in time to dig out the remaining roots more thoroughly. Ripping out poison ivy, grabbing the vines and pulling as much of the root out of the ground as possible. When new leaves shows themselves these roots are dug out meticulously, one at a time, to finish off the eradication.
6. Stone Walls - eradicating the roots from out, under and in-between stones in walls sometimes calls for relocating stones and putting them back or, considering the situation, moving the stone wall laterally by some feet.
7. Poison Ivy Documentary - on YouTube:
An hour-long Poison Ivy Documentary for Do-It-Yourselfers. This video includes the best poison ivy identification lesson on the web for those who want or need to know what it really looks like!
For specific information on…
P. Ivy Identification… go to 8 minutes + 30 seconds into the video
P. Ivy Look-A-Likes… 21 minutes + 15 seconds
Techniques for Digging it out… 25 minutes + 50 seconds
Dressing & Undressing Safely… 40 minutes + 15 seconds
Watching this video is helpful prior to taking the following Trainings or Workshops...
8. Private Training - Train individuals (1 or up to 3 at a time), on one of their properties that has poison ivy on it, in the Poison Ivy Eradication and Protection Protocol. This is a common sense procedure developed by “The Gloved Hand” for safety from the ivy's oil/resin while working with the plant. The protocol was developed out of necessity, creating results through trial and error. A trainee(s) is brought up to speed on this protocol in one session. There will be some time spent working directly with the poison ivy plant (wearing gloves of course!) while avoiding the invisible culprit - urushiol - in all situations.
Watching the Poison Ivy Documentary is a boon, prior to this training:
Link to Poison Ivy Documentary
Optionally, a 2nd training further acclimates an individual to becoming more confident and comfortable within this routine that concerns your safety.
9. Professional Training - A one-to-one professional training for an individual to bring back to their current company, go into the business of poison ivy removal for oneself, or to become a sub-contractor of “The Gloved Hand”. This 6-hour training is divided into 3-hour sessions, each one on a separate day. Time will be spent handling and working with the poison ivy plant each day (wearing gloves).
A certificate from “The Gloved Hand” is mailed to the Trainee upon completion of the training.
Watching the Poison Ivy Documentary prior to this training is definitely encouraged.
Link to Poison Ivy Documentary
10. Laboratory Workshop - Train groups in a fun and interactive way, incorporating three learning styles: watching, doing and verbally observing others practicing the protocol developed by “The Gloved Hand”. These procedures are to keep everyone safe from exposure to the ivy’s oil/resin, urushiol.
Watching the Poison Ivy Documentary prior to this training is highly recommended.
Link to Poison Ivy Documentary
The training takes place indoors in a laboratory-like setting and does not include any contact with poison ivy.
If a group wishes to continue by gaining experience of working hands-on with poison ivy under the guidance of “The Gloved Hand,” then taking the following “In-the-Field Workshop” will round-out the training experience.
11. In-the-Field Workshop
Pre-requisite: “Laboratory Workshop”
This workshop takes place on premises where there is poison ivy available for those in the workshop to try their hand at digging it out. Continuing the interaction of watching, doing, and verbalizing started in the Laboratory Workshop, “The Gloved Hand” will provide digging techniques and ongoing guidance to avoid the invisible culprit, urushiol, in all situations. (Bathroom breaks are before exposure to or after cleanup from the urushiol.)
PRICES
For Services
1. Guesstimates - OVER THE PHONE - No Cost
If there is some reason to visit the site:
To do a “Search & Assess” = twice the travel fee – $20 minimum.
(travel fee rates near bottom of website)
The cost of this site visit is NOT deducted from the actual job.
2. Eradication - 3 hr minimum:
(pro-rated by the minute after 3 hrs)
$48/hour: Lead Eradicator
$42/hour: 2nd Eradicator
Hauling Fees: $10 per large bag
3. Tree Root Specialist - 3 hr minimum:
(pro-rated by the minute after 3 hrs)
$63/hour: Tree Root Specialist
Hauling Fees: $10 per large bag
4. Tree Climbing Specialist - 2 hr minimum:
(pro-rated by the minute after 2 hrs)
$96/hour: Tree Climbing Specialist
Specialist Hauling Fees: $500/level dump truck or $125/cubic yard, for example: 2" diameter vine at 50' in height may cost around $50 in hauling, however, distance to dumping site and other circumstances will vary the price.
5. Ripping - 3 hr minimum:
(pro-rated by the minute after 3 hrs)
$48/hour: Lead Eradicator
$42/hour: 2nd Eradicator
Hauling Fees: $15 per large bag
6. Stone Walls - 3 hr minimum:
(pro-rated by the minute after 3 hrs)
$54/hour: Lead Eradicator
$48/hour: 2nd Eradicator
Hauling Fees: $10 per large bag
7. Poison Ivy Documentary - FREE
DIY-ers, work at your own risk – and be aware.
Please share this video with anyone you please because “the more the merrier.” There just aren’t enough people on my side of the fence. ;-)
I am especially interested in using more subcontractors because my business continues to grow.
Link to Poison Ivy Documentary
8. Private Training
1st Training –
$132 for 1 person
(3 hr Training)
$80 each for 2 or 3 people
(3.5 to 4 hr Training)
2nd Training - OPTIONAL
$132 for 1 person
(3 hr Training)
$80 each for 2 or 3 people
9. Professional Training - two 3-hr sessions on separate days:
$360 for one person includes both days.
Anyone taking this professional training can choose to override the direct fee by subcontracting to “The Gloved Hand” for approximately 50 hours spread out over months and starting at the base wage of $18 per hour. Also, a combination of labor and dollars can be arranged to compensate for the training.
If a person chooses to subcontract with “The Gloved Hand” for further work the responsibilities taken on within the company are accompanied by pay increases.
10. Laboratory Workshop - For Organizations
PROFIT Organizations:
1-3 people: fee = $345
(2-hour workshop)
4-6 people: fee = $495
(3-hour workshop)
7-9 people: fee = $630
(4-hour workshop)
NON-PROFIT Organizations – A Sliding Scale:
1-3 people: (2-hour workshop)
full price = $345 on a sliding scale to $135
4-6 people: (3-hour workshop)
full price = $495 on a sliding scale to $195
7-9 people: (4-hour workshop)
full price = $630 on a sliding scale to $250
––> NOTE: Let “The Gloved Hand” know what your organization can afford.
11. In-the-Field Workshop
Pre-requisite: “Laboratory Workshop”
PROFIT Organizations:
$345 for 1-3 people
(3.5-hr workshop)
$495 for 4-6 people
(4-hr workshop)
$630 for 7-9 people
(4.5-hr workshop)
NON-PROFIT Organizations – A Sliding Scale:
$345-on a slide to-$135: 1-3 people
(3.5-hour workshop)
$495-on a slide to-$195: 4-6 people
(4-hour workshop)
$630-on a slide to-$250: 7-9 people
(4.5-hour workshop)
––> NOTE: Let “The Gloved Hand” know what your organization can afford.
The Gloved Hand
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Poison ivy roots are dug out using hand tools to extract the entire root system.
The Gloved Hand
– Poison Ivy Specialists –
an organic poison ivy service company
We are dedicated to poison ivy eradication just as a butler, who with his white gloves, is dedicated to being rid of dust. We are thorough in a meticulous way.
