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Gardeners warned never to touch these 5 poisonous weeds bare-handed – here's how to get rid of them safely

Weeding is a task us gardeners are relentlessly trying to keep on top of from spring to fall. In the haste of clearing up your garden beds, you might not realize you're coming into contact with ...
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Poison hemlock has spread throughout the US. Here's how to kill it.

Poison hemlock, a deadly plant that can cause respiratory failure and death, is spreading throughout the U.S. Contact herbicides are the safest way to control poison hemlock, as all parts of the plant ...
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Have this giant, noxious weed in your yard? How to get rid of it — without burning yourself

One such massive, noxious weed may be growing in your yard, waiting to burn you if you try to remove it too quickly.
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RAGBRAI riders, be aware: this plant could make your trip a bit itchier

BERTRAM, Iowa (KCRG) - An expert with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says he’s seeing an increase in the poisonous plant wild parsnip. Although it may appear to be just a flowering weed, it ...
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Letter: See where wild parsnip should be avoided

A new map of wild parsnip locations along the Root River State Trail between Rushford and Houston is now available on EDDMapS.org. This site is used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ...