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288 Hogweed City of Northampton Public Health Department Public Health Director—Merridith O'Leary, R.S. Municipal Building—212 Main Street—Northampton, MA 01060 Phone (413)587-1215 Fax(413)587-1221 http://www.northamptonma.gov/245/Health Public Health Prevent.Promah.Pm¢e. August 3,2015 Rosanna Seamans 288 Audubon Road Leeds,MA 01053 RE:Hogweed Dear Ms. Seamans: Enclosed please find the literature that we spoke of on the telephone on August 3,2015 regarding the hogweed that is on your property at 288 Audubon Road,Leeds,MA 01053. Thank you for contacting our office and notifying us of the hogweed. If you gain further information,we would be interested in hearing of your findings. Have a great day and stay safe. 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All rights reserved Powered by WordPress.com VIP (https://vip.wordpress.com/) 2 oft 8/3/2015 9:48 AM 3iant hogweed found growing in WMass I W WLP.com http://wwlp.com/20I5/07/24/giant-hogweed-found-growing-in-wmass/ '%'JDid I[ri, 0 v1J Giant hogweed found growing in WMass The town of Granville has been trying to get rid of it lig By Adam Strzempko (http://wwlp.com/author/adamstrz/) Published:July 24, 2015, 6:11 pm I Updated:July 24, 2015, 7:41 pm GRANVILLE, Mass. (WWLP) - "Well the story is as I understand it, a garden group went on a field trip to somewhere in western Pennsylvania in the early 70's and they brought it back thinking it was a high growing ornamental like sunflowers and they had no idea it was an invasive species and has the health risks that it does," said Doug Roberts, the Granville Superintendent of Public Works. Giant hogweed has white flowers with a thick stalk that can be up to 15 feet long. The town of Granville has been working to get rid of the plant over the last 12 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture puts giant hogweed near the top of its Federal Noxious Weed list. It even ranks higher than poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac in respect to being a public health hazard. It's the sap in the giant hogweed that can be very dangerous. "So if you get the fluids or the juice on you and then you're exposed to the sun you get very severe blistering and scarring and it looks nothing like poison ivy it looks something like and industrial burn and it's very, very severe," said Doug Roberts. And if you get it in your eyes it could result in blindness. If you do come into contact with the plant, especially the sap, you're advised to wash the affected areas immediately, keep the exposed area out of direct sunlight and seek medical advice. If you think you have giant hogweed on your property you should report it to the public health officials in your town to get it removed professionally. I oft 8/320159:48 AM Heracleum manteganianum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Heracleum mantegazztanum From Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly known as giant hogweed,111121131 cartwheel-flower,''IBll31 giant cow parsnip,141151 hogsbane or giant cow parsley,161 is a plant in the family Apiaceae. In New Zealand it is also sometimes called wild parsnip»or wild rhubarb.121 It typically grows to heights of 2-5.5 m(6 ft 7 in-18 ft I in).171 Superficially, it resembles common hogweed(Heracleum sphondylium),Heracleum sosnowskyi or garden angelica(Angelica archangelica). It is phototoxic and considered to be a noxious weed in many jurisdictions. Giant hogweed is native to the Caucasus Region and Central Asia. It was introduced to Britain as an ornamental plant in the 19th century,and it has also spread to many other parts of Europe,the United States and Canada. The sap of giant hogweed causes phytophotodermatitis in humans,resulting in blisters, long-lasting scars, and—if it comes in contact with eyes—blindness. These serious reactions are due to the furocoumarin derivatives in the leaves, roots, stems, flowers,and seeds of the plant. Contents • t Description • 1.1 Identification • 2 Introduction to Western Europe and North America • 3 Phototoxicity • 4 Countermeasures • 5 In popular culture • 6 See also • 7 References • 8 External links Description Giant hogweed has a stout,bright green stem that is frequently spotted with dark red and hollow red-spotted leaf stalks that produce sturdy bristles. The stems grow to more than 2 m. high.181 The hollow stems vary from 3-8 cm (1.2-3.1 in) in diameter,occasionally up to 10 cm(3.9 in).Each dark red spot on the stem surrounds a hair, and large,coarse white hairs occur at the base of the leaf stalk. The plant has deeply incised compound leaves which grow up to 1-1.7 m(3 ft 3 in-5 ft 7 in) in width. Page 1 of 5 Giant hogweed Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Family: Genus: Species: Apiales Apiaceae Heracleum H. mantegazzianum Binomial name Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier&Levier https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heracleum_mantegazzianum&printable–des 8/3/2015 Heracleum mantegazzianum - Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 5 Giant hogweed is a biennial or monocarpic perennial,171 27 the plants dying after they have set seed. It usually flowers in its second year from late spring to mid summer,with numerous white flowers clustered in an umbrella- shaped head that is up to 80 cm (31 in) in diameter across its flat top. The plant produces 1,500 to 100,000 flattened, 1-centimetre(0.39 in) long, oval dry seeds that have a broadly rounded base and broad marginal ridges. Tall dead stems may mark its locations during winter. Identification Cow parsnip,Heracleum maximum,a Canadian native plant very common in Newfoundland,Quebec, and northern Ontario, is often misidentified as giant hogweed. Because of its similarity to cow parsnip, numerous false reports of giant hogweed are reported annually to local OMNR offices in Ontario. A plant can be identified as giant hogweed by checking the stems,which are green with obvious purple blotches from which stiff white hairs arise.The similar but harmless native cow parsnip has green(usually)to purplish(rarely) stems that are ridged but unspotted,and covered with fine white hairs;like giant hogweed it can be large,reaching a height in excess of 2 metres(6 ft 7 in).Giant hogweed flowering heads(compound umbels)branch frequently, forming clusters of several flowering head more than 80 centimetres(31 in)across. Introduction to Western Europe and North America Giant hogweed was among many foreign plants introduced to Britain in the 19th century as ornamental plants. It is now widespread throughout the British Isles,especially along riverbanks. By forming dense stands,they can displace native plants and reduce wildlife habitats.l9l It has also spread in the northeastern and northwestern United States, and southern Canada. It is equally a pernicious invasive species in Germany, France and Belgium, overtaking the local species.l91 It was introduced in France in the 19th century by botanists,where it is much appreciated by beekeepers. In Canada,the plant has been sighted in British Columbia,Alberta, Saskatchewan,Ontario, Quebec,New Brunswick,Nova Scotia, and in isolated areas of Newfoundland. It has been seen in Quebec since the early 1990s.tiel The plant's spread in Ontario began in the Southwest and was seen in 2010 in the Greater Toronto Area and Renfrew County near Ottawa11 1 1 Phototoxicity Giant hogweed is a phototoxic plant; its sap can cause phytophotodermatitis(severe skin inflammations)when the skin is exposed to sunlight or to ultraviolet rays. Initially,the skin colours red and starts itching. Then blisters form as it burns within 48 hours. They form black or purplish scars that can last several years. Hospitalisation may be necessary. 191 Presence of minute amounts of sap in the eyes can lead to temporary or even permanent blindnessp2l Distribution of giant hogweed in Europe(2005) Giant hogweed(close-up) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heracleum_mantegazzianum&printable=yes 8/3/2015 Heracleum mantegazzianum - Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Page 3 of 5 These reactions are caused by the presence of linear derivatives of furocoumarin in its leaves,roots,stems, flowers and seeds.These chemicals can get into the nucleus of the epithelial cells, forming a bond with the DNA, causing the cells to die. The brown colour is caused by the production of melanin by furocoumarins. Authorities advise that children should be kept away from giant hogweed, that protective clothing, including eye protection,should be worn when handling or digging it, and that if skin is exposed, the affected area should be washed thoroughly with soap and water and the exposed skin protected from the sun for several days.I91 Countermeasures Because of its phototoxicity and invasive nature,giant hogweed is often actively removed. In the UK,the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it an offence to plant or cause giant hogweed to grow in the wild.l9 131 Hogweed is regulated as a federal noxious weed by the US government,and is therefore illegal to import into the United States or move interstate without a permit from the Department of Agriculture.h41 The USDA Forest Service states pigs and cattle can eat it without apparent harm!51 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(DEC)has had an active program to control giant hogweed since 2008, including reporting,database maintenance,and crews for removal or herbicide control 11'1061 In 2011, Maine state horticulturists, describing the plant as"Queen Anne's lace on steroids",reported the plant has been reported at 21 different locations in Maine,with the number of plants ranging from one to a hundred.tI'1 In popular culture The 1971 album Nursery Cryme by the progressive rock group Genesis contains a song called "The Return of the Giant flogweed". The lyrics describe a murderous attack on the human race by Heracleum mantegazzianum, long after the plant was first"captured" and brought to England by a Victorian explorer. It is typical of the dramatic, tongue-in-cheek humour prevalent in the band's early recordings. A live version can be found on their 1973 Genesis Live album. Their 1971 studio recording appears in Series 1 Episode 1 ("And No Birds Sing")of the British TV crime drama Rosemary and Thyme. See also • Other Europe invasive species Heracleum sosnowskyi and Heracleum persicum • Native Europe hogweeds Heracleum sphondylium and Heracleum sphondylium ssp-sibiricum (eltrot) • Species that can be mistaken for tall invasive hogweeds(wild parsnip, garden angelica, wild angelica) References 1. John H. Wiersema. "USDA GRIN taxonmy"(http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bininpgs/html/taxon.pl?18896).Ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2013-08-06. 2. "(New Zealand)National Pest Plant Accord 2008"(http://www.biosecuriry.govt.n lfiles/pests/plants/nppa/nppa-accord- manual.pdt)(PDF).2008.p.61.Retrieved 2015-06-21. 3. "Species Profile-Giant Hogweed(Heracleum mantegazzianum)"(http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/plants/hogweed.shtml).National Invasive Species Information Center,United States National Agricultural Library. 4. "Giant Hogweed"(http://www.invadingspecies.com/Invaders.cfm?A=Page&PID=31).the Ontario[Canada]Federation of Anglers& Hunters. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.phr title=Heracleum mantegazzianum&prinlable=yes 8/3/2015 Heracleum mantegazzianum- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 4 of 5 5. "Giant hogweed"(http://www.invasive.org/weedcd/Pdfs/wow/giant-hogweed.Pdt)(PDF).Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.USDA/University of Georgia.Retrieved 2011-07-06. 6. Thomas Forney,Glenn Miller,and Beth Myers-Shenai(2009). "Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum"(http://www.oregon.gov/OISC/docs/pdEcalendar june assessment09.pdrga t)(PDF). 7. Stace,C.A.(2010).New flora of the British isles(Third ed.).Cambridge,U.K.:Cambridge University Press.p.450. ISBN 9780521707725. 8. Parnell,1.and Curtis,T.2012. Webb's An Irish Flora. Cork University Press. ISBN 978-185918-4783 9. "Giant hogweed information" (http://web.archive.org/web/20070223183452/http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/processes/367839/? lang=_e).NetRegs. U.K Government.Archived from the original (http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/processes/367839/?lang=_e)on 2007-02-23. 10. "5 things you need to know about toxic hogweed"(http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/08/04/quebec- giant-hogweed-spread-invasive-species.html).CBC News. 11. Halfnight,Drew(July 13,2010). "Giant weed that bums and blinds spreads across Canada"(http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/07/13/giant-weed-that-bums-and-blinds-spreads-across-canada).The National Post. 12. "Toxic weed discovered in Ottawa"(http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/toxicweed-diswvered-in- ottawa-1.883529).CBC.2010-07-13.Retrieved 2014-08-14. 13. Wildlife& Countryside Act 1981 Section 14 and Schedule 9,Part 11. 14. "Invasive and Noxious Weeds:Federal Noxious Weeds"(http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=Federal). Natural Resources Conservation Service.U.S.Department of Agriculture. 15. "Giant Hogweed"(http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/39809.htmll).NYS Dept.of Environmental Conservation.Retrieved 2015-06-21. 16. "Beware Giant Hogweed brochure"(http://www.dec.ny.gov/does/lands_forests_pdf/ghbroehure.pdl)(PDF).New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Retrieved 2015-06-20. 17. "State confirms poisonous plant sightings"(http://www.pressherald.com/2012/05/22/dangerous-plant-setting-roots-in- maine/).The Portland Press Herald.May 22,2012.Retrieved 2015-06-21. External links Giant Hogweed(Heracleum mantegazzianum): A Federal Noxious Weed(http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo51804)U.S. Department of Agriculture • Identifying invasive plants: Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and other invasive plants (http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail? Wikispecies has information related to: Heracleum mantegazzianum Wikimedia Commons has media related to Heracleum mantegazzianum. itemld=1 086728597&r.11=1 07 90 6 8 3 6 3&r.12=1 082900123&r.131 0 8 6 7 2 69 20&r.sSc&type=RESOURCES) on NetRegs.gov.uk • Photo of blisters caused by the plant(Graphic) (https://web.arch ive.org/web/20120206054350id_/http://www.ymparisto.fi/defau lt.asp? contentid=34356&lan=fi)from the Finnish Environment Institute(Finnish)(archived February 6,2012) • Surveys for natural enemies of giant hogweed(Heracleum mantegazzianum) in the Caucasus region and assessment for their classical biological control potential in Europe (http://www.invasive.org/proceedings/Pdfs/11_149-154.pdf) Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heracleum mantegazzianum&oldid=673 501 3 49" Categories: Apiaceae Flora of Asia Invasive plant species Invasive plant species in Europe Invasive plant species in the United States Invasive plant species in Canada Poisonous Apiaceae https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.phpRitle=Heracleum_mantegazzianum&printable yes 8/3/2015 Heracleum mantegazzianum- Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Page 5 of 5 • This page was last modified on 28 July 2015, at 17:32. • Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. W ikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. a non-profit organization. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php le=Heracleum mantegazzianum&printable—des 8/3/2015 How to Get Rid of Hogweed I Garden Guides Page 1 of 4 I t 9Autn uat Con How to Get Rid of Hogweed Overview Hogweed, or giant hogweed, classified as Heracleum mategazzianum, is a plant that can pose a serious health risk to individuals who come in contact with it.The plant is typically found in wastelands and alongside railroads and rivers. However, the plant can also show up near gardens and lawns,where it must be eradicated immediately. The sap in hogweed can cause severe blistering and is similar to the effects of poison ivy. The skin reaction is known as photo-dermatitis and can occur after 48 hours of having contact with the sap. Besides being a health risk to humans, the weed can also damage gardens by delaying and disrupting the growth of plants. Step 1 Put on latex gloves, goggles, ski mask a long shirt and pants before trying to eliminate the hogweed. To avoid a reaction, make sure that your skin does not come in contact with the plant. Step 2 Use a sharp knife to cut the flowers a least 3/4 inch below the bud Dispose of the flower carefully into a plastic bag and make sure not to let any seeds fall off the ovary of the flower. Step 3 Dig up all of the roots from the weeds using a small garden shovel and dispose of them.Also, make sure that roots don't come into contact with any other plants as you uproot them. It may help to slightly moisten the soil when uprooting. Step 4 Spray a post-emergent herbicide over the area where the weeds were. Make sure the herbicide contains glyphosate and try not to spray any of area then the soil where the roots were. Once finished, make sure to wash all your clothes so that no sap spreads. Step 5 Contact a lawn care specialist to remove the hogweeds for severe cases that could be extremely dangerous, such as large weeds that have spread on the side of your house. If you're not comfortable removing the weeds yourself, find a company that specializes in weed removal. Things You'll Need • Latex gloves • Goggles • Ski mask • Knife • Plastic bag • Herbicide http.//www.gardenguides.com/69218-rid-hogweed.html 8/3/2015 How to Get Rid of Hogweed I Garden Guides References • Giant Hogweed • Giant Hogweed: An Invasive Species Causes Concern • About Giant Hogweed Keywords: get rid of hogweed, giant hogweed, removing hazardous weeds About this Author Page 2 of 4 Greg Lindberg is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in creative writing. His professional writing experience includes three years of technical writing for an agriculture IT department and a major pharmaceutical company, as well as four years as staff writer for a music and film webzine. http://www.gardenguides.com/69218-rid-hogweed.html 8/3/2015 Page 1 of 1 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/cd/Rbk_dolde.jpg 8/3/2015 Health Hazards & Safety Instructions for Giant Hogweed (with graphic photos) - NYS De... Page 2 of 3 Photo of giant hogweed burn - 5 days to 5 months after initial exposure Photo credit: Bob Kleinberg What are the symptoms of exposure to giant hogweed sap? • Painful blisters that form within 48 hours and become dark and pigmented • Scars that last up to six years, though typically only last a few months • Long-term sensitivity to sunlight is common • Blindness may occur if the sap gets into the eye Where is the toxic sap located? http://www.dec.ny.goY/animals/72556.html?showprintstyles 8/3/2015 Health Hazards &Safety Instructions for Giant Hogweed(with graphic photos) - NYS De... Page 3 of 3 • Sap can be located in all parts of the plant but the following have higher concentrations: the lower part of the hollow stems and petioles; the hollow hairs on the plant; the foliage, stem, flower, or fruit (seed). Safety precautions to follow when controlling giant hogweed plants: • Do not touch the plant with bare skin • Do not touch your bare skin with sap covered gloves • Prevent UV sunlight from reaching skin by: • wearing long waterproof gloves, long sleeves, pants, boots, and eye protection; synthetic water- resistant materials are best since cotton and linen fibers can soak up the plant sap and be penetrated by plant hairs • If controlling plants with multiple people, keep a good distance from one another as the sap can splash three to four feet • Apply sun block before beginning to work • Launder clothes that may have contacted plants • Wash equipment with water immediately after use • Limit exposure to sunlight after control OR work around giant hogweed plants after sunset • DO NOT use a "weed-whacker" or brush cutter- sap may splatter as stems are cut • Keep water, soap, and eye-wash near work area in case of exposure What should you do if you are exposed to giant hogweed sap? • Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and COLD water as soon as possible • Keep exposed area away from sunlight for 48 hours • If a reaction occurs, topical steroids applied early can reduce the severity of the reaction and ease discomfort • If sap goes in eyes, rinse them with water and wear sunglasses • If a reaction has occurred, the area of skin may be sensitive to sunlight for a few years and you may want to apply sun block or keep the affected area covered from the sun when possible • See a physician if you have a reaction or any questions http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/72556.html?showprintstyles 8/3/2015