Japanese Knotweed

What to do:

Japanese Knotweed is found predominately in brownfield sites, however no area is free from the plant. Japanese Knotweed Control Ltd has treated the plant in parkland areas, SSSI sites, water courses and a wide range of commercial and domestic properties. The root crown can support Japanese Knotweed even when no soil available and is able to thrive within gas/electricity/drainage ducts.

Once identified, treatment and eradication of the plant is highly recommended.

The following is a step-by-step guide of how to deal with Japanese Knotweed after discovery and/or identification.

1. Investigate suspicion
You suspect that you have a Japanese Knotweed infestation. Accurately identify the plant using our help pages (see Identification) or email a photograph to info@japaneseknotweedcontrol.com

2. Mark & seal area
Mark out and fence off to protect the area immediately. Having a barrier will help prevent further contamination

3. Contact JKC and arrange a survey
Contact Japanese Knotweed Control on 0845 643 1168 or email info@japaneseknotweedcontrol.com

4. Solution proposed
A thorough survey will be completed and after consultation a solution will be proposed

5. Work commences
Treatment programme initiated

6. Re-survey site
Establish treatment programme has been successful 

7. Japanese Knotweed eradicated
A job well done!