Japanese Knotweed Removal in West Midlands

Recently, we have been having more enquiries for Japanese Knotweed removal in West Midlands area. Both of which are commercial and private clients alike have been getting in touch to purchase a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan.

Japanese Knotweed Removal in west midlands

Japanese knotweed has been known to grow through concrete, boundary walls, fences, and cavity walls. In the same way, it will force its way through any small holes and weak spots. This can lead to structural damage and walls may end up unstable, which can become dangerous to passers-by.

Is there a DIY method?

One of our clients is a Letting Company whose tenants had bought a Japanese Knotweed infestation to their attention. The plant had previously been cut down. However, the new tenants noticed it growing back rapidly. So, it was time to call in the experts!

Cutting back Japanese knotweed poses a number of issues. Firstly, it will not destroy the roots which are the main issue. As Japanese Knotweed can remain dormant for 20 years, you could also end up moving cuttings of the Japanese knotweed around your site/garden. This will cause new stands of this invasive plant to sprout. Even disposing of the cuttings causes a headache as the disposal is a must in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act.

We have now conducted two successful treatments and the Japanese knotweed has started to die back. All of our management plans include three years worth of treatments and inspections as well as a 10-year guarantee. This lettings company will be able to let the property for years to come, without the fear of structural damage!

If you are a landlord or tenant who is worrying about Japanese Knotweed removal in West Midlands, get in touch today! We also offer a free photo identification service. Just send your image to [email protected] and we will be able to identify any suspected knotweed within 1 working day, as well as offering expert advice. If it is Japanese Knotweed that is identified we can then organise for our PCA qualified surveyor to carry out a site survey and management plan.

The preferred treatment method is a herbicide treatment. From this, we would recommend to spray the Japanese knotweed when the plant is actively growing. Which is typically from April-October. Our herbicide that we use is a systemic translocating herbicide. As well as this, the herbicide treatment is most efficient on a warm, day. We use a variety of chemicals to treat Japanese knotweed. But this one is significantly stronger than what is available to the general public and one is not available to the public in any form.