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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 16 Conservation Halton warns: beware giant hogweed With the gardening season upon us, Conservation Halton (CH) is reminding residents about the ever-present dangers of giant hogweed. Known for its enormous size -- reaching up to 14 feet, in some cases -- the plant not only poses a threat to native plants and biodiversity, but also produces a noxious sap that sensitizes the skin to ultraviolet light. This can result in severe and painful burning Outdoor@Home All Regular Stock 2016 Spring Fling! Save up to OUTDOOR DECOR FABRIC Collections Individually priced. 40% off our regular price merchandise on selected selected merchandise merchandise on on selected Sale in effect May 4-29, 2016, on selected in-stock merchandise. See flyer for details! Burda 6953 Follow us on Facebook & Twitter! www.fabricland.ca MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 Giant hogweed | Oakville Beaver file photo and blistering. With that in mind, CH urges anyone attempting to remove giant hogweed on their own to wear proper protective clothing, including waterproof fabric with long sleeves, rubber boots, gloves and face and eye protection. If you have a small patch of the plant, you can dig the plants up, but be sure the entire root is removed, and then check the area again in two weeks for any re-growth. A larger infestation requires other control methods, which should be conducted by a certified professional. Even if you removed giant hogweed last year, there may be seedlings sprouting that will need to be removed. Giant hogweed has several lookalikes, including a smaller, harmless plant which has a similar (but much smaller) white flower called Queen Anne's lace. If you're unsure whether or not you have giant hogweed, contact Brenda Van Ryswyk of CH at 905-336-1158, ext. 2282, or brendab@ hrca.on.ca. For general inquires on invasive species or to report a sighting anywhere in the province, call the Invasive Species Hotline at 1-800-5637711. Visit www.conservationhalton.ca/invasivespecies-and-biodiversity for more information on giant hogweed, including tips on its control. Invest in your home during our annual.. SAVE up to 30 2002-2015 % 2006-2015 O Thursdays 1:00 ­ 6:30 pm P E Saturdays 10:30 am ­ 1:30 pm N Sundays 10:00 am ­ 12:00 pm Homemade Ukrainian Food terrace take-away all prepared and easy to warm up Call for details Windows & Doors Sunrooms ! ebsite Visit our NEW W ive and rece Book Online sor of this d does not a spon rton's is ed the prizes an *** Tim Ho not provid s ha n, tio mo y. pro any wa not endorse it in qsiwindows.co FREE!*** HOME m SHOWROOM 905.337.1400 ext. 116 orders@terracetakeaway.ca cafe@sjucc.ca www.terracetakeaway.ca St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church 300 River Oaks Blvd. East (at Trafalgar) Oakville ON 1-866-575-8078 qsiwindows.com