Notification of ragweed infestation
<p>Ragweed is a plant that germinates from spring to summer. Its pollen has an allergenic effect on humans. Anyone who spots ragweed in the Munich city area can report this to the health department.<br><br>
 Owners or authorised users of properties and areas on which ragweed grows are required to carry out suitable control and removal measures or, if necessary, have them carried out by specialist companies. The Health Department is available to advise private property owners.<br><br>
 In the case of public properties that are under the administration of the City of Munich itself, the relevant specialist departments of the city administration are notified internally. They are responsible for the removal of the plants.</p>
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# Notification of ragweed infestation

## Summary

Anyone who spots ragweed in Munich, which has an allergenic effect on humans, can report this to the city.
## Description

Ragweed is a plant that germinates from spring to summer. Its pollen has an allergenic effect on humans. Anyone who spots ragweed in the Munich city area can report this to the health department.  
  

Owners or authorised users of properties and areas on which ragweed grows are required to carry out suitable control and removal measures or, if necessary, have them carried out by specialist companies. The Health Department is available to advise private property owners.  
  

In the case of public properties that are under the administration of the City of Munich itself, the relevant specialist departments of the city administration are notified internally. They are responsible for the removal of the plants.

## Responsible Department

GSR
## Fee Range

Private owners must bear any costs incurred themselves. In particular, plants that are already in bloom must be removed immediately.

## Legal Basis

State Criminal and Ordinance Act (general hazard prevention)

## Further Links

* [Information on ragweed artemisiifolia](https://www.lgl.bayern.de/gesundheit/arbeitsplatz_umwelt/biologische_umweltfaktoren/ambrosia/)
* [Health problem mugwort ragweed](https://www.lfl.bayern.de/ips/unkraut/027800/)

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