A spokesperson for Stirling Council admitted the priority for them this year was dealing with
giant hogweed but said they were aware of the spread of Himalayan balsam.
Mr Rider, 78, said: "If anyone touches
giant hogweed, it can cause very nasty skin sores which can be very dif-ficult to heal, yet the Cross Keys has a play area close to this field and lots of guests with children stay in the hotel.
"There's
giant hogweed, which we focus on during the early summer months; Himalayan balsam, which we are currently tackling; and then Japanese knotweed, which we move on to later in the year.
In the UK there are two types of hogweed - common hogweed, the less dangerous of the two, and
giant hogweed.
David Mercer Dunblane Hogweed blame lies with Holyrood Dear Editor On reading last week's Observers, it's clear that the Scottish Government is lacking urgency and commitment in eradicating the pernicious
giant hogweed from the countryside.
A WARNING has been issued after
giant hogweed was spotted in Meltham.
Woodland and coastal shingle habitats on the site are under threat from Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and
giant hogweed, which can cause severe skin burns.
Giant hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, is a weed which has dangerous effects on human health, particularly children.
His blistering comes at a time of year when
giant hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, is returning to the British countryside, due to the warm weather.
Giant hogweed was among the foreign plants introduced to Britain in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, but it's now widespread throughout the British Isles.
But be sure not to mistake common hogweed for its big brother
giant hogweed.
Giant hogweed can grow up to five metres tall, has a thick green stem and white flowers clustered in an umbrella-shaped head that is up to 80cm in diameter.
A COUNCIL may employ four people as part of a PS300,000 plan to tackle destructive plants, including Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and
giant hogweed.