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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
It may seem like a regular plan, but the giant hogweed is nothing. A simple skin contact could mean serious trouble.
Department of Environmental Conservation Diane Carlton spokesman said: "Touching the leaves, stems or flowers can give an extremely severe sunburn, which makes is that it prevents the skin to take some of those rays from the sun and will burn in 15 minutes. "
Because of this, the DEC wants you to be on the lookout. Invasive species originated near the Black and Caspian Seas. Today can be found in a number of states on both coasts, including New York. In our area the counties of Oneida and Cayuga have most of the sites parsley.
"It grows to about 12 feet tall. You put these large white flowers on top when it blooms. It is important to know that blooms in 5 years, "said Carlton," which could have these plants growing, gaining in size, producing a large marquee. "
If you think you have parsley, DEC wants to hear from you. It is not a simple task to get rid of the plant, and the agency has the special teams to keep it under control.
"The best way to get rid of it is what we call cutting the root. Each floor has what is called a root, a large root that goes down into a plant. The thing to do is determine where the tap root is 8.10 inches and dig cut that root cause, "said Carlton.
Carlton says you can do this as long as you wear protective clothing and protect your eyes. But if you are not comfortable, we recommend contacting your office to ensure their safety.
There are other plants that look like giant hogweed. The DEC has staff available to help identify it either by sending a photo or answering questions by phone.
Department of Environmental Conservation Diane Carlton spokesman said: "Touching the leaves, stems or flowers can give an extremely severe sunburn, which makes is that it prevents the skin to take some of those rays from the sun and will burn in 15 minutes. "
Because of this, the DEC wants you to be on the lookout. Invasive species originated near the Black and Caspian Seas. Today can be found in a number of states on both coasts, including New York. In our area the counties of Oneida and Cayuga have most of the sites parsley.
"It grows to about 12 feet tall. You put these large white flowers on top when it blooms. It is important to know that blooms in 5 years, "said Carlton," which could have these plants growing, gaining in size, producing a large marquee. "
If you think you have parsley, DEC wants to hear from you. It is not a simple task to get rid of the plant, and the agency has the special teams to keep it under control.
"The best way to get rid of it is what we call cutting the root. Each floor has what is called a root, a large root that goes down into a plant. The thing to do is determine where the tap root is 8.10 inches and dig cut that root cause, "said Carlton.
Carlton says you can do this as long as you wear protective clothing and protect your eyes. But if you are not comfortable, we recommend contacting your office to ensure their safety.
There are other plants that look like giant hogweed. The DEC has staff available to help identify it either by sending a photo or answering questions by phone.
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