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
Snagging surveys - find out why you should never ignore the exterior and why you should include Japanese knotweed in your snagging survey!
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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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Knotweed 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 Knotweed control is a popular practice for many ‘money saving’ enthusiasts, but there are times when it simply isn’t the best option!
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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 business accreditations
This article explains why it is vital for businesses working with weed control chemicals to hold key accreditations and lists the ones to look for.
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