Annual ragweed and parthenium are currently flowering, which can cause respiratory issues and rashes. Here’s how to spot and eradicate them.
Now is the time to be on the lookout for two highly invasive weeds that can trigger respiratory issues and rashes: annual ragweed and parthenium.
With these two similar herb plants now flowering, identifying them on your property or in public spaces is easier.
But take care: it also means those flowers are currently releasing pollen that can trigger allergic reactions.
Annual ragweed has been detected in a few areas around the region and is not yet widespread.
Parthenium is rarely seen in our region, but has recently been detected on a property near Palmwoods.
Both plants impact livelihoods of farmers and graziers as well as natural places where they overtake native vegetation.
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