Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham

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Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham

We were requested to survey a site for Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham as our client suspected that he had Japanese Knotweed. Not only growing in his garden but also in the adjacent garden. Once we arrived at the address in Birmingham we surveyed the site for the invasive species which included looking over all of the boundary fences to see if there was any knotweed growing on the surrounding properties. This is in line with the RICs guidelines which we abide by very closely. It is considered a private nuisance if you allow Japanese Knotweed to encroach onto neighbouring land. Therefore, the client was correct to call us as soon as they suspected they had knotweed on their property.

 

On this occasion, the client had mistaken Common Dogwood (Cornus alba) for Japanese Knotweed. Due to it’s similar appeatance, this is quite a common mistake as Dogwood has creamy white flowers, similar to those commonly seen on Japanese Knotweed in late summer. Therefore, we recommend looking at our identification page

 

Another plant very often misidentified as Japanese Knotweed is Common Dock. When Common Dock, flowers, it also looks very similar to the flowers of Japanese Knotweed. The client was also very aware that there are a lot of outbreaks of Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham.

Common Outbreak Areas for Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham

These outbreaks are very common, specifically on brownfield sites where Japanese Knotweed has been dumped or fly-tipped.

In this situation, this client did not have a case of Japanese Knotweed in their garden. However, as part of the site survey, our client received a full detailed report identifying the plant that was present. This can then be kept for the clients own records or used to help facilitate a loan from a mortgage lender. Our reports are written to RICs and PCA standards so we can prove there was no Japanese Knotweed on site.

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Japanese Knotweed in Birmingham

The most common and preferred treatment method is a herbicide treatment, especially, for our residential customers. The best time to spay the Japanese knotweed is when the plant is actively growing. This is as the herbicide we use is a systemic translocating herbicide. Our herbicide treatment is most efficient on a warm, sunny day between the June-September period. We use various chemicals to treat Japanese knotweed, one is 300x stronger than what is available to the general public and one is not available to the public in any form.

Included In The Site Survey Report

Site plan including photos of infected areas.

Management Plan.

Risk assessments including biological, health & safety and financial.

Inspection of the surrounding areas.

 

Possible impacts to future treatments.

Recommended treatment options.

Quote outlining treatment costs.

Potential immediate risks to property or the environment.

The cost for a Site Survey & Report starts at £312.00. Once your site survey has been completed your full report, including your management plan, will be sent within 48 hours. 

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What Your Legal Rights Are

Have you found Japanese knotweed on your property? Not sure if you are able to make a claim? Who is legally responsible?

Japanese Knotweed Removal

Identifying Japanese knotweed

If you need help identifying Japanese knotweed, you should be aware that it will look different depending upon the time of the year.

Japanese Knotweed Herbicide

Residential Removal Options

See what treatment options are available for residential properties.

Planning Permission

What to do if Your Neighbour Has Japanese Knotweed?

If you think that your neighbour has Japanese knotweed, and that this may potentially spread to your garden, here is a step-by-step guide for tips on what to do next.

Removal of Japanese Knotweed using Combined Treatment Method

Frequently Asked Questions

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