The Times reported today about the terrible case of a boy who suffered such bad burns from Giant hogweed that he required a skin graft. Hopefully, by raising awareness about the dangers of Giant hogweed and how to identify the plant, cases like this can be prevented. The full story can be found on the paper’s website http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article7107284.ece
For advice and assistance on Giant hogweed removal, invasive weed control and Japanese knotweed eradication please call Invasive Weeds Agency Ltd on 0131 441 2953
On sites all across Scotland and the rest of the UK, Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) has started appearing. So far, it’s menace is not obvious to the untrained eye, looking very similar to other members of the carrot family such as Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), and Angelica (Angelica sylvestris). But don’t be fooled, the giant hogweed’s sap is still as damaging now as when it becomes fully mature and standing 15 feet tall.
- Young giant hogweed
We urge you to avoid touching Giant hogweed otherwise you risk serious chemical burns from its phototoxic sap.
For advice and assistance on Giant hogweed removal, invasive weed control and Japanese knotweed eradication please call Invasive Weeds Agency Ltd on 0131 441 2953
