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Why declaring Japanese Knotweed matters: important lessons from a 20-year infestation
Long-standing infestations or not, honesty is always the best policy when it comes to invasive species. If you need advice, surveys or a management plan, we’re here to help…
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Surveying Japanese Knotweed: Why it really, really matters
Whether you’re a developer, landowner, or homebuyer, early detection through a professional Japanese Knotweed survey can save you significant time and costs….
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Is it illegal to have Japanese Knotweed on your land?
Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive and rapidly growing plant species with the potential to cause significant damage to buildings, roads, and native ecosystems. Originating from East Asia, it was introduced to the UK in the 19th century as an ornamental plant. However, it quickly spread and became a significant problem. Given its impact, many…
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What is Japanese Knotweed? Everything you need to know
Japanese Knotweed is a resilient and aggressive plant that has earned a notorious reputation for its ability to wreak havoc on landscapes, infrastructure, and ecosystems. But what exactly is Japanese Knotweed, and why is it such a cause for concern?
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UK braces for Japanese Knotweed onslaught as growing season commences
With the onset of the growing season, this invasive plant species begins its aggressive growth, posing a significant threat to properties, landscapes and native flora…
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The importance of correctly identifying Japanese Knotweed
Identifying Japanese Knotweed (reynoutria japonica) is crucial because it is an invasive plant species that can cause significant damage to ecosystems and structures…
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Now is the optimum time to apply Japanese Knotweed herbicides
As we come to the end of the 2021 growing season there is still time to apply an effective treatment to Japanese Knotweed….
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What is an Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG) and why do you need one?
As a member of the Property Care Association (PCA) Invasive can provide separately underwritten Insurance Backed Guarantee’s (IBG) that sit in conjunction with our standard 10-year warranty….
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Concerned about invasive weeds on your land? Time is of the essence!
As we approach August, we start to see Japanese Knotweed begin to flower and it’s at this point that the herbicides are most effective when it comes to dealing with the plant….
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The Japanese Knotweed growing season in full swing – what do you need to know?
One particular infestation just north of London caught our eye this week with canes already reaching over 2m in height…
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Explainer: what a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan is – and why you need one
The Japanese Knotweed Management (KMP) plan is an essential document when it comes to dealing with Japanese Knotweed – and there are several good reasons why…
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