Although the ragweed pollen season runs from August to November, ragweed pollen levels usually peak in Mid September in many areas in the United States. The Weather Channel offers a United States color coded map to depict concentrations of ragweed pollen. Fall allergy season starts Aug. 15 for most of the United States, say experts at the National Allergy Bureau. As ragweed begins rearing its ugly head this fall, nasal allergy sufferers may wish to take a more serious look at treating their disease. Survive Ragweed by Limiting Exposure Ragweed and hayfever have become synonymous in people's minds, especially during the cool Fall months.
Most people are unaware of how ragweed actually looks.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers tips on reducing exposure to ragweed pollen. Poison Oak Let's Talk about Poison Oak - from Palo Alto Boy Scout Troop 5. Learning from Poisonous Plants Low Allergen Landscapes Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center - provides information on how to identify, cure, treat, and exterminate these plants. From an article in Herbalgram.