The reason Japanese knotweed is known for its destructive nature is due to its resilience in its quest for daylight. Like any other plant, Japanese Knotweed needs light to survive, it can grow 10cm a day and up to 20cm at its most prolific. This makes it extremely fast growing and extremely difficult to eradicate.
However, it doesn’t have to be so terrifying! Unlike the example of the Japanese Knotweed growing in the house, if Japanese Knotweed is treated it can be controlled and removed! There are a number of treatment options to suit everyone when removing Japanese knotweed, these can include:
Please click on each of the above to find out more about each method.