Giant Hogweed
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UTRCA receives $10K in provincial funding to tackle harmful invasive speciesThe $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is going toward control measures against dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.EnvironmentAug 22, 2023
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City of Waterloo issues warning over hogweed plantsWaterloo says it has an eradication program but the process is difficult.CanadaJul 15, 2019
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Canadians urged to watch out for invasive hogweed plant that burns, blindsThe 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.CanadaJun 22, 2018
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Giant hogweed is spreading across OntarioGiant hogweed, an invasive plant species that can cause severe blistering and permanent blindness, is spreading through Ontario.EnvironmentAug 11, 2017
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Severe Giant Hogweed burns prompt personal warning from Ontario manMISSISSAUGA – 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,...HealthJul 31, 2014
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Giant hogweed: Toxic plant causing a stir in the GTAThough 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.EnvironmentAug 6, 2013
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Giant hogweed: A ‘growing’ dangerNice to look at but please don't touch!Aug 6, 2013
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How to report Hogweed sightingsThe toxic, invasive plant Hogweed has spread across Metro Vancouver.Jul 8, 2013
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