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, with its network expanding at an alarming rate. Whilst there is not particular patterns to the knotweed’s presence, identified in certain areas of the UK are Japanese Knotweed hotspots.
Bristol has been found to be the second most affected place by Japanese knotweed in the UK. Altogether finding that Bristol has 1,121 infestation cases of Japanese knotweed.
Bolton gained the title of being the ‘Japanese knotweed capital of the UK’ in 2022 and is now 3rd on the 2024 list with 1,010 infestations being reported.
Since 2021 Cardiff has been sat at 4th place on the Japanese Knotweed Hotspot list, with approximately 400 reported infestations.
We have seen a rise in the number of Japanese Knotweed infestations in Preston this year.
Do you think you have Japanese Knotweed in Nottingham? Nottingham are now sixth on the UK list of Japanese Knotweed hotspots.
Over the last 12 months approximately 20% of our work has come from clients in Derby.
If you require Japanese Knotweed removal in Caernarfon, Wales? Then contact us today, we have over 25 years of experience in removing this fast-growing invasive weed.
The town is named after the medieval bridge over the River Ogmore, however the river is the most likely reason Bridgend is 10th on our list of Japanese Knotweed hotspots.
Neath is a town in Port Talbot, Wales coming in at 11th. We have been dealing with invasive weeds here for over 25 years.
Japanese Knotweed is increasing and spreading throughout the UK. Therefore, more cases are being attended to in Liverpool.
At thirteen Dolgellau is a historic town in Sothern Snowdonia, lying on the river Wnion.
If you require assistance with Japanese Knotweed in Chesterfield. Contact us today!
Betws-y-coed is a charming village in the Conwy Valley, North Wales.
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, situated on the banks of both the River Don and Rother, the latter of which the towns name originates.
Coming in at number seventeen, Blackburn is an industrial town in Lancashire.
We have a 100% success rate treating Japanese Knotweed, if you need help with Japanese Knotweed removal contact us today.
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Last but not least on our Japanese Knotweed hotspots list is Norwich!
If you live in any of these areas or think that you have Japanese knotweed in your garden- get in contact with us and we will be able to book you in for a Site Survey and Management Plan to treat the knotweed as soon and as effectively as possible! We cover the entirety of the UK, so we can help no matter where you are in the country!
If you are unsure if you have Japanese Knotweed or how to manage it, contact us to book in for a site survey. We will be happy to help in eradicating this invasive plant.
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