Japanese Knotweed Hotspots In The UK – 2021 This article will delve in to some of the Japanese Knotweed hotspots locations all over the UK. As Japanese knotweed is known to be one of the most destructive plant species in the UK, it’s beneficial to be aware of the locations where it is most common. Although, it’s important to note that […]
What not to do when you find Japanese knotweed on your property: When discovering weeds on your land, there is normally a quick fix for you to do yourself to clear the site. However, if you find a suspicious that looks like Japanese knotweed then home remedies could actually make the infestation worse. Here is what not to do when […]
Different Treatment Types For Japanese Knotweed Finding Japanese Knotweed on your land can be scary at times. However, your mind can be put at rest once there is a treatment plan in place. To find out what treatment types for Japanese knotweed is best for you, carry on reading below. Treatment types for japanese knotweed Herbicide A herbicide treatment plan […]
Steps To Undertake When You Think You Have Found Japanese Knotweed: Japanese knotweed can be an annoyance to find on your property especially when it is known to cause damage to building structures and grow up to 10cm per day! Here is our guide on what to do if you think you have found Japanese knotweed. 1. Learn About All […]
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Giant Hogweed Survey & Removal Giant hogweed poses a serious risk to public health. Contact can cause severe skin burns and long-term injury — particularly where plants are accessible to the public, residents, or workers. Our professional surveys and removal services establish control early — reducing exposure risk, meeting legal obligations, and preventing escalation. Does Giant Hogweed Require Action? Yes. […]
HOW DID JAPANESE KNOTWEED REACH THE UK? Approximately 5% of homes across the UK are affected by Japanese knotweed, either directly or are affected by a neighbouring property, this can impacting property prices up to 10%. So, how did Japanese knotweed get to the UK? Japanese knotweed originated in Japan whilst also being a native ‘plant’ in China and Korea. […]
Japanese knotweed was brought to the UK back in the Victorian era and since then, it has spread across the entire nation. Due to Britain’s extensive canal and rail network, the knotweed has spread continuously, and is still doing so today.
There has been a recent case in Buckinghamshire where a new type of knotweed has been discovered. The knotweed, called ‘Fallopia Bohemica’ or Bohemian knotweed is a crossbreed of Japanese knotweed and Giant knotweed.
All landowners are legally responsible for controlling and removing Japanese knotweed from their property in order to prevent its spread, regardless of whether this is a domestic homeowner or a commercial entity.