In many previous blog posts, we have deep-dived into why Japanese Knotweed removal Cheshire is dangerous when discovered on your property. Naturally, everything that exists has to have a use or benefit to something – and a Japanese Knotweed identification is no different. Whilst Japanese Knotweed has earned its label as Britain’s most hated plant…
When you look online for information regarding a Japanese Knotweed infestation and how to control it, you may read about a rule called the 3-meter rule. The 3-meter rule for Japanese Knotweed is a guideline used across the UK by mortgage lenders and surveyors when assessing property with a Japanese Knotweed infestation. It refers to…
In the UK, there are tens of thousands of documented Japanese Knotweed infestations spanning across the nation. Whilst that is a huge number, it is essential to remember that there are not only unreported infestations – but also ones growing more invasive each month. With a name like Japanese Knotweed, you may wonder how an…
Japanese knotweed management and treatment can pose a risk to your pets. With that fact, it is required to take necessary precautions when dealing with this invasive species to protect your cherished pets. Japanese knotweed is well known for its potential for significant damage to property and the environment when untreated. However, there are certain…
When planning to treat your Japanese Knotweed infestation, you should ideally begin herbicide treatment with a professional knotweed removal specialist when the plant is in full bloom. The best time for the bloom is right now before the summer ends and the colder months start to appear. How Treatment Works Herbicide is a glyphosate-based liquid…
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If you have heard anything about Japanese Knotweed growth, you have heard that finding it on your property is not a good thing. Dangerous plant life may not be something you read about every day, but there are ways that Knotweed could qualify as a dangerous plant. Is Japanese Knotweed dangerous? Let’s break it down…
One of the big questions around the presence of Japanese Knotweed is whether you can legally build on land contaminated with the invasive plant. For new buildings to be legally built on land that contains Japanese Knotweed, the presence of the plant must be announced as a part of the building process. Areas of Shade…
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As discussed in other blog articles, we all know the dangers of Japanese Knotweed and how destructive it can become for properties throughout the UK. It can damage buildings, foundations and any interest from mortgage lenders should the problem get out of control. Identifying this weed is no easy task. It is often mistaken for…
If you notice that your neighbour’s garden or property has a Japanese Knotweed growth, you would be right to have concern about its spread to your property. Your neighbour will have a legal obligation to keep it under control, but it is essential to know how the laws and legal obligations place in such a…
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There is a lot of hysteria regarding Japanese Knotweed in the UK, how it affects your property and its continued spread as one of the biggest pests on our shores. Reports of growth through property walls and concrete, concern for structural damage and worry from the general public have made for sensational reading. What are…
S4JK are invasive weed management experts based in Manchester, England. Our team comprises fully certified surveyors, qualified to spray Japanese Knotweed with herbicide, as well as stem injecting.