Are you struggling with Japanese Knotweed and getting rid of it? Firstly, are you wondering “Can I spray Japanese Knotweed with a herbicial weed killer?” Therefore, Japanese Knotweed Expert are here to offer professional advice…
Firstly, Japanese Knotweed is typically treated with a glyphosate-based spray. However, this is only available for trade entities to purchase, requiring a professional to carry this out.
Secondly, we strongly recommend that you ensure the professional you choose has (at a minimum) of the following qualifications. PA1, PA6 and PA6AW training licences – covering them to work with a wide variety of pesticides. Furthermore, this ensures safe handling and competency when spraying on land and near water.
Additionally meaning, that the herbicides used will not cause your garden, or any surrounding vegetation or water bodies, any harm.
A PCA (Property Care Association) Chartered Surveyor in Japanese Knotweed (CSJK) should oversee this work. Resulting in insurance that the Japanese knotweed is correctly identified, along with any further stands or growths in the near vicinity, allowing appropriate management.
Moreover, should the Japanese knotweed spread or grow more aggressively than normal. A qualified surveyor can tailor your spraying program to limit growth without causing any further damage to your garden.
In order to obtain an insurance backed guarantee once the treatment programme has been finished, you will need to have the work overseen by a PCA accredited company. This guarantees that any further growth within the insurance period is remedied as soon as is practicable.
Here, at Japanese Knotweed Expert, our surveyors are PCA Certified, so get in touch if you need any knotweed taken care of! To find out more about our qualifications, visit our Qualifications & Accreditations page
If you think that you have Japanese Knotweed, do not touch it. Always seek professional advice for your next steps!
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