Giant hogweed

Giant Hogweed is a threat to human health. Our campaign aims to raise awareness of this invasive weed in order to reduce the risk it poses to the public

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@ShowMeASignBryn Unfortunately there is still a lack of public awareness and landowners are not doing enough to control giant hogweed.

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@The_RHS @nod_maccy No, it is not giant hogweed

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@arcmusichome It’s not giant hogweed. It may give you a slight rash though

[IWA @weed_removal]

Next to the White Cart Water in #Glasgow, the #JapaneseKnotweed is getting to a fair height 😮. How tall is the knotweed you’ve spotted whilst out and about?

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@AbriiD @apauctioneers Yes, although their hair can give them some protection. One of my dogs ran through a lot of #GiantHogweed and was unaffected. Maybe the sap didn’t react with the UV light due to the lack of sunshine in Scotland... 😄

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

This is the damage #GiantHogweed can cause. Please avoid contact with the plant and its sap. @BritishRedCross @BBCCountryfile can you RT this to warn people, please? https://t.co/9nipAN1OOJ

[Adam Partridge @apauctioneers]

Wasn't thinking when I decided to strim the garden in a T shirt on Saturday morning, been covered in rash since now turning to blisters....and I was aware of the dangers @gianthogweeduk off to doctor this afternoon, apologies for the graphic photos #gianthogweed #discomfort

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@apauctioneers Ouch! Keep it covered so that UV light doesn’t get to it. If it were to ever happen again (hopefully not!) then wash affected areas for 20 mins in cold water. Wishing u a full and fast recovery 🤕⏱👉💪😁👍

[Police Scotland North Ayrshire @PSOSNAyrshire]

FOUND DOG - this dog was brought to Irvine Police Office last night after being found in the town. We are currently looking after her - know the owner? Call us on 101.

[IWA @weed_removal]

Stay safe this #bankholiday by avoiding the large jagged leaves of #GiantHogweed. If exposed to the plant’s toxic sap, treat it like a chemical burn and seek medical advice. #invsp

[IWA @weed_removal]

Keep an eye out for #GiantHogweed close to footpaths and gardens. Don’t touch it and keep #dogs away from it too. This affected area in #Edinburgh is very close to a back garden. The initial treatment has been done 👍

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@SISI_project @nature_scot Not necessary for the pesticide application but the risk assessment should find that giant hogweed poses a major risk to health and protecting one’s eyes and face would be prudent 🤓 keep up the fight against the #invasivespecies 👍

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@InvasieveExoten Better speak to @MonsantoCo for some RoundUp 💦🌿

[Giant hogweed @gianthogweeduk]

@NativeWoodTrust Sponsor a tree and then get a certificate made from a tree 🤨

[Jonathan Grey @ProfJGrey]

Lowlights:
Fridge over troubled water (1of5)
Washing machines x7
Dead ewes 6 & lambs 5 (+ horse in a tree, dead)
Marley tip + outfall sanitary waste
#plasticpollution
@gianthogweeduk #INNS
Illegal fishing

[Go Foraging @GoForaging]

Giant Hogweed returns along the new cut by ASDA, Bedminster. Growing over & through the pavement on both sides of the road. Causes severe burns if touched #publichealthrisk

[Ogdensburg Journal @TheOburgJournal]

Partnership for Regional #InvasiveSpecies Management controlling giant hogweed plants #NNY https://t.co/3yetnEgasF

[Philip Alford @pralford54]

...these are all from Queensbury Road HA0 @Brent_Council ...... it's simply a disgrace....
.... the kids on the play ground are surrounded by Giant Hogweed and the litter is just left to pile up along with car tyres - all in a 100m stretch of river

[Jonathan Grey @ProfJGrey]

Get #INNSvolved keeping #InvasiveSpecies monitored & controlled. Giant hogweed spotted @BradfordCityAA @SkiptonAngling shared sections Aire today. Balsam also sprouting