WEEDS THAT CAN CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS
                     WEEDS THAT 
CAN CAUSE 
HEALTH PROBLEMS
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Weeds are mostly known for their 
unsightly appearance. 
After all, no one wants a lawn full 
of overgrown weeds covering up 
their well-groomed grass.
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Many of the weeds that 
you’ll find on your property 
are completely safe. 
Nutsedge and purslane 
are even edible. 
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This doesn’t mean that you should 
get too comfortable with weeds.
They spread fast and quickly destroy 
your property’s landscaping. 
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Arizona is also home to a growing 
list of weeds that are dangerous 
to humans, wildlife and other plants.
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If you’ve ever had a case of poison ivy, 
then you’ve got first hand knowledge 
of what a dangerous weed can do. 
Skin rashes are only the beginning 
of the risks associated with certain 
types of weeds. 
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These are just a few of the reasons 
why you want to keep them off 
of your property.
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Prevent Allergic 
Reactions to Weeds
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Seasonal allergies are often caused 
by pollen from nearby weeds that 
spreads through the air. 
Ragweed is one of the main culprits 
for causing sneezing and congestion 
among Arizona residents. 
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While sinus symptoms are annoying, 
weed allergies can quickly become 
life-threatening. 
People with asthma, COPD and other 
chronic respiratory disease can 
experience difficulty with breathing 
after being exposed to pollen 
from weeds.
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Skin reactions are another threat 
that weeds pose. 
Poison ivy and poison oak are 
well-known for the blistering skin 
rash they cause. 
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Scorpion weed is another plant that 
can generate a similar rash. 
It has hairs along the stem and leaves 
that are coated with an irritating oil.
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Brushing against this weed can transfer the oil 
to your clothing or pets fur and increase the 
risk of it spreading. 
The itchy rash it causes can last for more than 
a week.
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Protect Pets 
and Wildlife from 
Poisonous Weeds
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Most humans know better than 
to eat unidentified weeds from 
outside, but animals don’t always 
understand the danger.
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Jimsonweed is a plant that is poisonous 
to humans and animals.
Ingesting the plant can cause a rapid 
heartbeat, hallucinations and fever. 
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Silverleaf nightshade is another 
dangerous weed that affects horses, 
cattle and humans. 
It contains solanine in the leaves 
and fruit.
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Diarrhea, seizures and colic are a few 
signs that an animal might have ingested 
this plant.
Dogs are susceptible to poisoning from 
plants that may not seem dangerous.
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Yellow oleander is often cultivated 
for decorative purposes. 
When it grows wild, your pet 
could develop cardiovascular 
or gastrointestinal distress if they 
eat it.
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Whether you have a small backyard 
or an extensive landscape, checking 
it regularly for noxious weeds 
is important for keeping animals safe.
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Preserve Desirable 
Plants from 
Invasive Weeds
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Invasive weeds are a growing 
problem throughout both rural 
and urban communities. 
These weeds pose the risk 
of choking out desirable plant life.
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In addition to ruining the appearance 
of your landscaping, allowing these 
weeds to spread has an impact upon 
the environment. 
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For instance, nuisance weeds 
are sometimes responsible 
for erosion in areas where native 
grasses would normally help 
with soil loss.
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Some weeds are easily identified 
by their characteristic appearance. 
You might be able to quickly pick 
out poison ivy in the yard.
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Other weeds are harder to identify. 
When in doubt, get weeds checked out.
An inspection by a professional weed 
control specialist keeps people and 
nearby animals safe from harm. 
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Custom Weed & Pest Control has been 
in business since 1989, serving the 
greater Phoenix metro area for both 
residential and commercial.
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We offer an affordable weed and pest 
control package, with customized 
service to meet your specific needs.
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