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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How do I know if I have knotweed right now?
How to tell if you have knotweed on your property in autumn before it dies back? We tell you how to avoid a knotweed surprise next spring.
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JKL at CLR EXPO 2024
Our knotweed and invasive plants experts were once again at EXPO 24 with an impressive display of knotweed specimens and ready to answer visitor's questions.
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Knotweed in the UK
Is knotweed near you? This article tells you how to find out if knotweed is nearby and what you can do about it.
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Exploring a Land Remediation Relief claim
In this blog we explore the benefits and financial gain from claiming Land Remediation Relief using specialists in this valuable tax relief.
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Land Remediation Relief, Benefits & Pitfalls
Explore the benefits and pitfalls of Land Remediation Relief, tailored to help commercial property owners enhance land value.
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Knotweed removal under expert supervision
We helped a UK house builder remove knotweed from site, because no-one wants knotweed included in their snagging list!
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Former Police Station Cleared of Knotweed
In this commercial excavation project example find out what happens when not just knotweed but asbestos is found on site!
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Reliable knotweed removal services for Corporate Clients
Knotweed thrives on commercial development and construction sites, here we explain some of the key considerations of removing knotweed.
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Japanese knotweed removal services
People ask what are Japanese knotweed removal services and how do professionals get rid of knotweed? Here we tell you what you need to know.
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Knotweed Help
Is it knotweed? What should I do if I have knotweed? Get the answers to these questions with our 3-step KNOTWEED HELP process.
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