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Experts in Japanese Knotweed Treatment
Pictured right is a typical new occurence. This is the ideal time to treat with herbicide, around April / May time.
The only cost effective meathod of removing Japanese Knotweed is systematically chop down (below) and spray new growth with pesticide upto 4 times a year for a number of years until regrowth ceases.
- Failure
to manage and dispose of Japanese Knotweed responsibly may lead to
prosecution. (schedule 9, section 14 wildlife & countryside act,
1981)
- Spreading Japanese Knotweed is harmfull to native plants and
animals.
- Failure to manage Japanese Knotweed on a development site
may result in eventual structural damage, especially to tarmac surfaces.
- The Environment Agency will need to be informed if Japanese Knotweed
is found close to water courses.
- Any waste material containing Japanese
Knotweed is classed as "Controlled Waste" and therefore the Environmental
Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1990 section 34 apply.
Fallopia Japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum
Last update: 12/11/2005
Knotweed growing along a canal tow path in Cheshire
We have the specialist knowledge and experience in
eradicating this and other alien species, such as Giant Hogweed &
Hymalayan Balsam.
If you have problems with these weeds, then call
for a free quotation.
You will find our prices very competitive!
IT
IS A MYTH THAT JAPANESE KNOTWEED CAN BE ERADICATED IN ONE SEASON,
EVEN ONE YEAR!!
