The Village of Lancaster put out a warning to the public that Giant Hogweed has been spotted in Como Lake Park. The village and Erie County Park Rangers said the invasive and dangerous plant is somewhere along the creek bank, below the park’s sledding hill, and it could be in other locations in the park.
Giant Hogweed produces a dangerous sap. If it touches your skin the sap can irritate and burn your skin, especially when sunlight hits it. It’s dangerous to humans and pets and can cause blinding or severe irritation to your skin.
“The chemical can reactivate several years after you come in contact with it,” said Erie County Supervising Park Ranger Chuck Bartlett. He said to be on the lookout at parks along waterways such as Como Lake Park, Emery, and 18 Mile Creek…