What is a rhizome?
Japanese knotweed is well publicised as being a rhizomal plant, but what does that mean exactly? In this article we explore every aspect of the rhizome part of plants, and why knotweed cannot be 'killed'!
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Getting rid of knotweed in Birmingham
There is Japanese knotweed all over Birmingham. We explain why this city is a hotspot and how to get rid of Birmingham's knotweed.
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Cost Saving Knotweed Removal Solutions
Discover how we reduced costs for a private developer when providing a Watching Brief service to clear land of knotweed.
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Japanese knotweed in the South
The South and South East regions of England have increasing knotweed infestations. Discover the problems knotweed causes in the South and how we can help.
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Japanese knotweed Hotspots in London
London is consistently one of our top locations for Japanese knotweed contracts. Discover how bad London is for knotweed infestations and how we can help.
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Amenity Forum Conference 2023
Our Japanese knotweed specimen is on show again at this year's Amenity Forum Conference, a chance for the industry to network and discuss the latest updates.
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Watching Brief for a private developer
Japanese knotweed removal for a private developer. Providing a watching brief to oversee and supervise knotweed removal.
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Winter knotweed cane removal
Winter Japanese knotweed cane removal is a vital part of a knotweed management plan to control or get rid of knotweed infestations.
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Property managers and Japanese knotweed
Property managers often encounter issues with Japanese knotweed, and this can be a legacy from ignored knotweed on development sites. Read how this can be resolved.
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How to avoid legal action
What happens if you ignore knotweed? We explain the pitfalls and perils of doing just that, and the help that is available should you fall into the jaws of the law.
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Japanese Knotweed Ltd at CLR EXPO 2023
Japanese Knotweed Ltd exhibited at the Contamination & Land Remediation EXPO 2023 - a chance to meet the experts in knotweed treatment and removal.
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Can bleach kill Japanese knotweed?
Can Japanese knotweed be killed with bleach? This blog explains why bleach is entirely ineffective, and why Glyphosate is the best chemical to use for controlling knotweed.
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Will burning kill Japanese knotweed?
What happens if you burn Japanese knotweed? Is it illegal to burn knotweed? In this blog we answer those questions and explain why burning does NOT kill knotweed
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Property Developers Guide to Japanese knotweed
This comprehensive guide delves into the challenges presented by Japanese knotweed and strategies for property developers to handle this invasive.
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Japanese knotweed variants
Japanese knotweed comes in all shapes and sizes, from the smaller variety Bohemian knotweed to the impressive Giant knotweed. So which one is just plain Japanese knotweed? By the time you’ve read this article all will become clear
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PCA interview with Daniel Docking
We caught up with Daniel to find out how his (relatively) new role with the PCA is going, and to get his take on the direction of invasive weed management.
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Training and Development Award 2023
This year we're delighted to have been awarded Highly Commended for Training & Staff Development 2023 PCA Best Practice Awards.
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Japanese knotweed removal questions
How to remove Japanese knotweed, the methods used and many more questions answered in this information piece.
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Searching for knotweed solutions
Searching for the best solutions to control Japanese Knotweed? Our lives have become fast-paced, our fingers whizzing across the keyboard as we navigate the digital world. You’ve likely encountered moments when your rapid typing leads to some unexpected spelling mishaps, especially while hastily searching for information. For instance, when you’re typing something specific like “Japanese…
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Japanese knotweed grown in pots
Planting Japanese knotweed in a pot does not 'contain' this invasive plant. If you have knotweed and want to know how to remove it, please get in touch and we will be able to advise you.
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How long does it take to get rid of Japanese knotweed?
A question often asked: How long will it take to get rid of the knotweed on my property or land? In this article we answer this question because we know it’s an important factor when you first find out you have a problem with knotweed. But first let’s take a brief look at the options…
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Cell burial in Southampton
In this case study, we look at some of the challenges that a large site in Southampton had with Japanese knotweed and asbestos and why cell burial was the best option to eradicate the knotweed.
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Removing knotweed from development site
Removing Japanese knotweed from a site with endangered species, planned for housing development.
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HMP Holloway knotweed removal
When Japanese knotweed threatened a planned change of use for a prison site, eradication was the best option.
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Debris extraction with Air Spade
In this project example we demonstrate how using an Air-Spade to extract debris and Giant hogweed seeds from hard standing areas is effective.
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knotweed – not to be ignored
Find out some of the issues that knotweed creates for construction, property and facilities maintenance, utilities companies, landowners and commercial businesses.
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The impact of Japanese knotweed on amenity spaces
Japanese knotweed has a profound social, environmental and economic impact on amenity spaces, and only carefully managed methods of control will be effective long-term.
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12 reasons to choose us
If you're looking for a company to trust - here are 12 reasons to choose us.
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Excavation removes knotweed from homeowners property
In this case study, we completed a survey and full excavation works to remove a large area of Japanese knotweed at the rear of a residential property, in addition to a small outbreak by the side of the house.
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helping LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL with inns control
Controlling a range of Invasive Non-Native Species (inns) including Japanese knotweed and some noxious weeds for LCC.
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