Important Actions You Can Take This Spring to Tackle Invasive Weeds
Spring is the ideal time to spot invasive weeds early. Learn when to act, what to treat, and how to stay ahead of Japanese knotweed, Giant hogweed, and more.
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What to Look for in a Knotweed Removal Company
Looking for the right knotweed removal company? Here’s what to watch out for - accreditations, guarantees, speed, and more - to make sure your land is in safe hands.
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Ignoring knotweed – a costly mistake
In this blog we explore why ignoring Japanese knotweed can lead to significant problems, including potential legal issues, property damage, and reduced property value, as it's an invasive species that can spread rapidly and cause structural damage.
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Spring Awakening: How to spot Japanese knotweed early
Spring is the best time to spot Japanese Knotweed before it spreads. Learn how to identify early signs, understand where it grows, and find out why early detection is crucial.
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ASK THE EXPERT on Japanese knotweed legal issues
In this video interview we asked a prominent law firm to explain how they help clients to tackle knotweed legal issues.
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Our services for 2025
Environmental Controls Group Services and Contracts for 2025 Specialist Control Services: Environmental Controls Group (which includes Japanese Knotweed Ltd) provides a range of environmental services to meet marketplace demands and for its discerning customers. Our Company Day 2025 highlighted the progression of the business, which is being achieved via a diversified range of specialist control…
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Environmental Controls Group Company Day
bringing our teams together All staff here benefited last week (6th March 2025), from a company day that brought everybody together from the Environmental Controls Group (which includes Japanese Knotweed Ltd). As well as providing staff a valued insight into the progression of the business, it was a good day and evening socially for all….
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7 Key Legal Tips for Homeowners Dealing with Japanese Knotweed
Here are the most common reasons why people seek legal support for Japanese knotweed issues - and what you need to know.
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Uncovering the resilience of Japanese knotweed
How Nature’s Most Tenacious Plant Inspires Innovative Resilience and Sustainable Solutions. Japanese knotweed is no stranger to headlines, property disputes, and the headaches it causes for homeowners across the UK. But what if this invasive plant isn’t simply a menace to be eradicated, but also a masterclass in survival, adaptation and even potential innovation? In…
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Shocking Knotweed Sightings You Won’t Believe!
When it comes to plants taking over, few have a reputation as notorious as Japanese knotweed. But even seasoned experts are scratching their heads at some of the jaw-dropping places this invasive menace has been found lately.
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How to kill Japanese knotweed
Can you kill Japanese knotweed? Find out what your options are for getting rid of knotweed in this informative article.
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Japanese knotweed removal London
Our specialists treat and remove Japanese knotweed for private landowners, local authorities and major building developers across London.
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Knotweed and Horsetail removal contract
It's not uncommon to find more than knotweed on sites that we're asked to survey. On this excavation contract we also found Field horsetail, Bamboo, Rhododendron and wild garlic.
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JKL enters 15th year of trading
As JKL enters it's 15th year of trading we look back at how the company began, and has become an influential leader in invasive weed management.
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Early signs of Japanese knotweed
When Japanese knotweed first emerges after its winter dormancy it can be difficult to identify, here we show you what it looks like.
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Knotweed in 2025
January is a popular month for property moves - find out why booking a knotweed survey early in the New Year is important.
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JKL supports local charity
In 2025 JKL will be supporting The Somerset Wildlife Trust to achieve it's environmental goals.
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Knotweed removal on highways
A commercial Japanese knotweed removal contract situated alongside the busy M25. H&S at its very best!
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How to identify knotweed rhizomes
Knowing what to look for is crucial when identifying knotweed rhizomes. Here we show some examples of knotweed roots.
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What do Japanese knotweed stems look like?
Japanese knotweed stems are one of its most defining - and problematic - features. See how to identify knotweed here.
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Stockpiling knotweed
Ask us about this knotweed control option for your planned development sites, it could be applicable and may save on project costs.
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Stamp Duty changes boost knotweed surveys
Changes to Stamp Duty thresholds planned for March 2025 create incentive for house sales. See why getting a knotweed survey is the best thing you can do to get a sale.
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Safe ways to handle Japanese knotweed in your garden
Can you really dig knotweed up yourself and legally dispose of it? Here we explain why advice on any DIY method of removal should be ignored!
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How much damage can knotweed cause?
In this blog we feature some of the worse cases of knotweed damage, showing how it can grow through weak areas in structures both internal and external.
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Knotweed removal dig and cap contract
A commercial reduced level dig and cap contract to remove Japanese knotweed growing adjacent to a rail network and river.
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Commercial excavation with nesting birds
When environmental factors come into play we can work around them - in this instance we split the project into 2 phases.
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Hidden Horrors of Knotweed
Discover why Japanese knotweed in winter is the hidden horror lurking underground, waiting to spring into action!
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Knotweed lookalikes
Is it knotweed or could it be Bindweed? With several plants that are easily mistaken for knotweed, here we show you what to look for.
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Knotweed legal questions
In this article legal experts answer the top asked questions on knotweed issues that can lead to legal action.
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How and why does knotweed spread?
In this article we explain how knotweed grows and why it spreads so easily and quickly. Discover the core of the knotweed problem!
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