Giant Hogweed Invasion in GTA

CBC reports that the Ministry of Health in Ontario warns residents in the Greater Toronto Area to watch out for Giant Hogweeds.

Towns within the Greater Toronto Area are telling its residents that it is their responsibility to remove the plants on their own property.

CBC recommends residents to wear heavy protective gear if you do attempt to remove the plant. When you remove the plant by its roots. If you come into contact with the sap, you MUST IMMEDIATELY wash off the affected areas of your body due to its heavy toxicity.

For more information about Giant Hogweeds, please follow the link here: Wikipedia