Watch out for invasive wild parsnip, giant hogweed and more
LISTEN TO PODCAST FOR INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL TIPS
Find out what invasive species to be on the lookout for in Wisconsin this summer, including wild parsnip, shown here, and get answers to your questions in this podcast featuring Kelly Kearns, Natural Heritage Conservation invasive plant coordinator. Kelly joined The Larry Meiller Show on WPR earlier this month.
HOW TO TELL GIANT HOGWEED FROM COW PARSNIP
The recent discovery in Virginia of giant hogweed has garnered national headlines and triggered lots of calls to DNR. Giant hogweed has a toxic sap that can cause burns and blisters. Wisconsin has about nine sites in four counties with giant hogweed; one site is reported to be eradicated. Most citizen reports to DNR have turned out to be cow parsnip. See a side-by-side comparison. If you still think you have seen hogweed, please send photos and other details to invasive.species@wi.gov.
"INVADER CRUSADERS" HONORED
Wisconsin citizens, organizations and natural resource professionals who have made significant contributions to the identification, prevention, and control of invasive species in Wisconsin were recognized at a June ceremony in Madison. See these worthy award winners and learn why invasive species month is changing its name from stressing awareness to action. Read now.