Giant or Common hogweed?

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Hi all, if possible does anyone here recognise this leaf (attached) as being giant or common hogweed? Just found a patch of them in a flower bed (hidden behind a trampoline and have had a chance to grow quite large😬). Once we’ve ascertained what it is any recommendations on best procedure for removal?...other than paying people in hazmat suits! Many thanks in advance!

I'd simply work on the assumption it's giant hogweed, as the other sorts are also irritant (albeit usually less severely) so not something you want in your garden. Get rid of it before the dratted things set seed!

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I think it' might be giant, as the leaves are often finer cut on the common hogweed.

Thanks for your replies. The POA is to spray a couple of times with Glyphosate to kill off at the root and then cut down, burn and then re-spray any new growth. And in the meantime keep the kids well away😬. Any other advice from anyone who’s dealt with it gratefully received!

I've not dealt with it personally, but the bloke who leads the volunteers on a local nature reserve does. Hogweed is sometimes discussed over our sarnies. two things occur - the first is obvious, wear gloves and long sleeves and trousers while dealing with it. The other is to try to do it on an overcast day as its effects are particularly bad in sunlight.

It might just be worth trying to work out where it's come from and see if that's possible to eliminate too. Eg if it's by a footpath the council might deal with it - nothing to lose by asking.

Oh, and iirc the seeds remain viable for a few years so next year and thereafter keep your eye out and deal with seedlings ASAP.