How to Get Rid of Dead Ivy on the Wall

No matter the structure, ivy climbs it and spreads. Ivy growth is especially common on brick walls, as their grooves and rough texturing provide convenient handles for ivy roots to grip. Since ivy roots are so strong, they generally remain attached to walls long after the ivy plant itself is dead. These roots eventually present challenges as they penetrate and widen crevices in walls. Dead ivy also provides shelter for insects and other pests. Promptly removing dead ivy from walls prevents damage and restores their appearance.

Rid Of Ivy On Trees

Pry a 6-inch section of the ivy vine away from the tree base. Repeat this with all the separate vines climbing up the tree. Cut through each woody vine with lopping shears to cut off contact with the roots. Loosen the vine using the screwdriver so you can make a second cut, then slowly pry the 12-inch section off the tree. If desired, use hedge shears to clip the ivy leaves, but the leaves eventually will shrivel and allow more sunlight to access the tree. Spray the cut end of the vine with an herbicide product, such as glyphosate, using a minimum of 3-percent glyphosate solution. Pull up the ivy by the roots after about one week when the herbicide has killed the ivy stubs protruding from the ground. Pull up new sprouts as soon as they develop.