BEWARE THE GIANT HOGWEED, YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON ANNUAL ALERT 2024, A VERY DANGEROUS PLANT

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BEWARE THE GIANT HOGWEED, YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON ANNUAL ALERT 2023, A VERY DANGEROUS PLANT

Another year, another GIANT HOGWEED SEASON. Typically seen in May and June, (but can be seen till August) these plants can reach their amazing size of 10 to 15 feet (click on the public domain photo).

For those who don't know, THE GIANT HOGWEED can cause massive and painful blistering if any of the juice/sap makes skin contact. It should never be removed by a homeowner but by a professional only.

Suspected sightings should be reported to the NYSDEC immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THIS PLANT!

YOU CAN SEE WHY AND MORE AT https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/ghbrochure.pdf

SEE A YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE

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