Unfortunately, many of our clients are not aware of how invasive Japanese Knotweed is. When, in fact, it is listed in the top 100 most invasive plants in the world. Therefore, as a result Japanese Knotweed removal in Cornwall and the surrounding area is increasing.

Given that Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica), is not native to Europe. The pests and diseases that control it in Japan are not in Cornwall and the rest of the UK. As a result of this it is free to spread without any resistance.

The majority of Japanese Knotweed is spread by riverbank erosion and activities such as fly-tipping, garden waste and moving contaminated soil. Mechanical flails and mowers will also spread the plant.

Japanese knotweed has become widespread in the area of Cornwall. As a result, many of our clients in Cornwall have contacted us because Japanese knotweed has spread onto their land. Likewise, many watercourses are choked with it as well as large areas of derelict land, waste land, roadside verges and hedges have become infested. It is a significant problem that many developers in Cornwall are facing.