BOSTON — COURTESY WCVB-BOSTON 6/22/18 Giant hogweed is an invasive species that can form huge blisters and burn your skin, biologists say. It’s currently infesting 14 Massachusetts communities, and state officials are keeping an eye on its spread. The hogweed can be found along roadsides, vacant lots and along streams and rivers. It prefers rich, moist soil, in semi-shade conditions. […]

FROM BOSTON25.COM 4/26/18 MILTON, Mass. – Now that summer is just around the corner, experts are warning ticks will be coming back in full force. One tick expert told Boston 25 News the warmer weather will cause what he called a “tick explosion.” The tiny, pesky and possibly harmful arachnids are about to spring into action, and everyone should be […]