Japanese Knotweed Regrowth

Japanese Knotweed Regrowth Everything you need to know about Japanese Knotweed regrowth: We treat Japanese knotweed primarily with two chemicals, one is significantly stronger than what is available to the public and the other is not available to members of the public at all. So, when the Japanese knotweed starts to regrow after a whole season of treatments, clients are […]

Japanese Knotweed Identification and Treatment Methods

Japanese Knotweed Identification & Treatment Methods On a weekly basis we visit several locations across the UK surveying Japanese Knotweed, also known as Reynoutria Japonica or Fallopia Japonica.   How to Identify Japanese Knotweed The perennial can easily grow up to 2.4m tall in just a couple of months. Japanese knotweed has large leaves that are the size of the […]

Can I Spray Japanese Knotweed?

Can I Spray Japanese Knotweed? Are you struggling with Japanese Knotweed and getting rid of it? Firstly, are you wondering “Can I spray Japanese Knotweed with a herbicial weed killer?” Therefore,  Japanese Knotweed Expert are here to offer professional advice… Can I Spray Japanese Knotweed? Firstly, Japanese Knotweed is typically treated with a glyphosate-based spray. However, this is only available […]

Name Change! From Fallopia to Reynoutria

Name Change! From Fallopia to Reynoutria Latin plant names can seem confusing, but they are important for accurate identification. Scientists use them to create a clear and consistent system that avoids confusion between common names. This is especially important for invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed, which is often mistaken for other species. Latin names also describe a plant’s characteristics, […]

Will Japanese Knotweed Affect Your Property’s Value?

Will Japanese Knotweed Affect Your Property’s Value? Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica) is an extremely invasive weed, requiring a certain amount of time to get rid of. Whether you are buying, selling or an owner of a house, Japanese Knotweed is not an asset.  Will it Affect The Value of My Property? Is Japanese Knotweed Illegal?   Firstly it is not illegal […]

Ineffective Ways to Remove Japanese Knotweed

Ineffective Ways To Remove Japanese knotweed Japanese Knotweed is one of the UK’s most destructive weeds, being able to grow up to 10 cm every day. Getting rid of it can prove to be a challenge. Here are a couple of ways that will prove to be ineffective in the removal of Japanese Knotweed. Ineffective Treatment Methods… Single Herbicide Treatment […]

What Can Be Mistaken For Japanese Knotweed?

What Can be Mistaken for Japanese Knotweed? Japanese knotweed has several distinctive features, but it is often confused with other fast growing plants and invasive weeds. Correct identification is essential, as misidentifying Japanese knotweed can lead to delays in treatment and increased costs. During the summer months, Japanese knotweed is at its most recognisable. The plant produces tall, hollow stems […]

Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in the UK 2022

Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in the UK – 2022 Japanese Knotweed is a rapidly spreading plant due to its fast-growing roots. With its shoots starting to appear early spring, it can reach heights of several metres by the end of summer. It has been possible to identify Japanese knotweed throughout the entirety of the UK since its first identification in 1850, […]

What’s So Bad About Japanese Knotweed

What’s so bad about Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed is “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant” according to the Environment Agency. Read more to find out what’s so bad about Japanese knotweed…   The plant itself is not poisonous, nor does it contain any poisonous elements; is safe to touch and pick. However, it is very dangerous in […]

Our Guide to Selling and Buying with Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed- A Selling and buying guide If your selling or buying a property with Japanese knotweed then this information guide is for you… Japanese Knotweed- What is it? Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica) is an invasive weed that can cause damage to building structures by targeting weak points. This is why Japanese Knotweed is a real concern for home buyers and […]