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Be on the Lookout for Toxic Poison Hemlock

Posted by hsteinbach | May 21, 2020

Learn how to identify and control the Washington State Class B noxious weed poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) with Mason County Noxious Weed Control.

We will review how to distinguish poison hemlock from the Class C noxious weed wild carrot (Daucus carota); then demonstrate proper manual removal and disposal. Contact the Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board at (360) 427-9670 ext. 592 or email PatriciaG@co.mason.wa.us for more information.

Flowering poison hemlock near Shelton.

 

 

 

 

MCNWCB Coordinator, Pat Grover treating poison hemlock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poison hemlock infestation along the North shore of the Hood Canal. MCNWCB initiated treatment on May 5, 2020.

 

You can find additional information on poison hemlock identification and control at the Washington State Noxious Weed Board website.