why Surrey County Council switched to Japanese knotweed ltd
Surrey County Council switched contractors to deal with the Japanese knotweed problem across the County
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Wembley Construction Site
In this case study, we look at some of the challenges that a large construction operation in Wembley, London had when they ran into invasive weeds Japanese knotweed and Giant hogweed.
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Can I sell a property that has Japanese knotweed?
Thinking of selling up? This blog tells you everything you need to know if you suspect or know you have Japanese knotweed on your property.
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Can I buy a property that has Japanese knotweed?
Japanese knotweed - how much of a problem is it when buying a property? We tell you everything you need to know.
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Is Japanese knotweed under control?
Do we have Japanese Knotweed under control in the UK? We explore what's being done and what should be done.
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Why have a site survey?
It's vital to have the right professionals carry out your site survey, here we explain why.
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LRR is Not to be Ignored!
Japanese knotweed and Land Remediation Relief What is LRR? LRR is a tax relief against Corporation Tax. Originally Land Remediation Relief was introduced by the government in 2001 designed to encourage the development of brownfield sites to get them back into productive use after being contaminated. In 2009, the incentive was extended to help encourage…
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What is a Japanese Knotweed Management plan?
Why a carefully considered professional Japanese Knotweed Management Plan is the answer to many individuals and businesses across the UK.
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Japanese knotweed on construction sites
Find out why Japanese knotweed causes real issues for construction sites. We offer treatment and removal options as well as site supervision (Watching Brief).
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2022 International Invasive Weed Conference
attending this year’s pca conference This year we were delighted to be able to attend the PCA Conference in person. Our own experts Ben Lindley, Darren Greatbatch and John Butcher all agreed it was great to network with industry peers and listen to some amazing speakers covering a wide variety of topics. Watch the PCA’s…
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In the excavations team with…
maggie hillier, excavations administrator Another of our ‘Staff Insights’ blogs – we asked Maggie about her role and what it means to her. Q: Where are you based? I’m home based. Q: How long have you been with the company? Since June 2020, but I’ve worked for the company since 2007 – just not continuously. …
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Pink Knotweed?
We’ve had a lot of people contacting our free identification service to ask about a pink coloured Japanese knotweed that they’ve seen on their property or in their garden. But what is this mysterious plant?
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Why you should include Japanese knotweed on your snagging survey
When arranging a snagging survey, most people focus on the interior areas of the property. However, it’s essential to also consider the property’s exterior. And, although the inexperienced might think that plants don’t impact the general external state of a home, this isn’t always the case, especially when dealing with Japanese knotweed. Japanese knotweed can…
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What Is Japanese Knotweed?
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive and resilient weed and even after it has been treated with herbicide which can control the visible growth, its roots remain for up to 20 years and cause the weed to re-emerge. Understanding what it is and the damage it can do is important for homeowners and business owners alike.
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RICS Guidance Note, 2022
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) new Guidance Note “Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property” has been published on the RICS website. Implementation and use of the Guidance Note will commence from the 23rd March 2022.
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Japanese Knotweed Ltd Launches Environment Controls
Japanese Knotweed Ltd (JKL) is expanding its services and launching a new sister brand called Environment Controls (EC). EC will do more to tackle the growing problem of invasive species in the UK, and effectively eradicate contaminated ground. By utilising extensive in-house skills, equipment and specialist knowledge, the launch of EC is a natural evolution for JKL.
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Bio Security
Bio-security measures are there to control the spread of INNS within a given site or multiple sites. If a site does not currently have any non-native species, it is also important to consider potential pathways of introductions of invasives onto the site from elsewhere and for mitigation procedures to be put in place to prevent this.
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Knotweed Detection Dogs Q&A with Kat Janczur
In the world of Japanese knotweed, detection dogs are used to track down and locate Japanese knotweed infestations. We spent some time chatting with Kat Janczur – a detection dog trainer and handler who works with Japanese knotweed sniffer dogs to find out more.
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DIY Knotweed control could have legal consequences
DIY is a popular practice for many ‘money saving’ enthusiasts, but there are times when it simply isn’t the best option, and finding you have an invasive species sharing your habitat is one of these.
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The Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership approached Japanese Knotweed Ltd (JKL) to assess the problem of Japanese knotweed on some of their managed properties. JKL’s PCA and CSJK qualified surveyors inspected these residential properties recording the presence of knotweed and assessing the perceived property risk, in accordance to the RICS property risk category for knotweed (IP 27/2012).
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PCA AWARD WINNING COMPANY
Japanese Knotweed Ltd has been named a Contractor of the Year by national trade body, the Property Care Association (PCA).
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCREDITATIONS
Standards across the weed control industry are tightening. We dive deep into why this is vital for businesses working with weed control chemicals and why it is now a legal obligation to hold key accreditations. There are several organisations that have been pivotal in setting standards for the use of chemical herbicides and pesticides; the…
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