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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, May 22, 2015 | 4 Residents reminded of Giant Hogweed dangers by Steve LeBlanc Metroland West Media Conservation Halton (CH) is reminding residents about a particularly harmful plant that may be lurking on its properties -- giant hogweed. The invasive species -- which has been found in numerous areas throughout Halton in recent years -- has an adverse effect on many other plants. More concerning, it's a public health hazard, with the production of a noxious sap serving to sensitize the skin to ultraviolet light. Known Buying? Selling? Re-financing? A photo of Giant Hogweed, growing in the vicinity of a local creek. The plant's sap is dangerous to humans through direct contact. GOLD | Oakville Beaver file photo Call me for a quote at 905-845-0767 ext. 222 1276 Cornwall Road, Unit C, Oakville Ontario, L6J 7W5 www.haxelllaw.com · lawyers@haxelllaw.com T: 905-845-0767 · F: 905-845-5552 Personal Professional Service at Competitive Rates as photosensitivity, this can result in severe and painful burning and blistering. With that in mind, CH urges area homeowners to keep an eye out for giant hogweed -- which is distinctive by its enormous size, reaching heights of 2.5-4 metres and with leaves up to 1m in breadth -- and practice caution when dealing with it. Homeowners with large infestations are encouraged to seek expert assistance with its removal. Those wishing to deal with small cases of the species should wear proper protective clothing to avoid skin contact with the sap. For small patches, residents must be sure to dig up the entire root and check the area again two weeks later for any re-growth. For those who undertook giant hogweed removal late last year, there will likely be seedlings sprouting up this spring. Free advice about giant hogweed can be obtained by contacting Brenda Van Ryswuk with CH at 905-336-1158, ext. 2282, or brendav@hrca.on.ca. NEXT LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE Lights Exhaust Suspensions Body Protection Wheels & Tires Burlington German automotive SpecialiSt. Pick-uP and droP-off to aPPleBy go train Extended hours, offering over night repairs. 5125 Harvester Rd., Unit 5 www.dreamtire.com 905.681.1200