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Non-chemical Control Of Insects PAUL B. ENGLER get the answers Q: Can you tell me whether it's true that there's a skin cleanser available to prevent a person who's been exposed to poison oak from getting a rash?--E.G., Fontana A: Recently, cleansers have been developed that will remove poison oak's oily irritants (urushiols) before a reaction can begin. It has been said that three out of four people who used one of these cleansers a few hours after exposure reported no rashes. Your pharmacy should carry these products. and Q: I know that the wind-chill factor makes me feel colder than still air would, but are plants affected in the same manner? --C.G., Santa Barbara A: Not the way people are, but in freezing weather, wind can increase plant injury by drawing moisture from the plant.