Giant Hogweed

• UTRCA receives $10K in provincial funding to tackle harmful invasive species

  The $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is going toward control measures against dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
• City of Waterloo issues warning over hogweed plants

  Waterloo says it has an eradication program but the process is difficult.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2019
  
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• Canadians urged to watch out for invasive hogweed plant that burns, blinds

  The invasive plant's clear, toxic sap can cause rashes, blistering, burns and even blindness if it touches the body and is then exposed to the sun.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2018
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• Giant hogweed is spreading across Ontario

  Giant hogweed, an invasive plant species that can cause severe blistering and permanent blindness, is spreading through Ontario.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2017
• Severe Giant Hogweed burns prompt personal warning from Ontario man

  MISSISSAUGA –  When Hamilton resident Morgan Tyler was helping a friend remove some weeds from a parking lot in Burlington, he didn’t realize he was becoming the victim of a phototoxic weed. “The feeling that you get is intense burning.  It feels like your arms are on fire,” said Tyler. Giant Hogweed is an invasive,...

  Health

  Jul 31, 2014
• Giant hogweed: Toxic plant causing a stir in the GTA

  Though media reports currently making the rounds suggest the toxic plant has been found recently in the GTA, the fact is, it's been here for a while.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2013
• Giant hogweed: A ‘growing’ danger

  Nice to look at but please don't touch!

  Aug 6, 2013
• How to report Hogweed sightings

  The toxic, invasive plant Hogweed has spread across Metro Vancouver.

  Jul 8, 2013