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We are the leading specialist in the identification, removal, control and eradication of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive species.
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Removing Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive perennial weed that is capable of causing serious damage to buildings and their foundations if not removed in a timely and correct manner. There are many different ways of treating and removing Japanese Knotweed and we provide the most effective japanese knotweed eradication solutions, both in terms of cost and complete, permanent removal
Effective removal of Japanese Knotweed is particularly difficult, as even a small piece of knotweed root left in the ground can quickly grow into a new plant. Weed control using retail weed killers is rarely effective, and it can take several seasons of backbreaking work before you know whether your efforts in managing and eradicating Japanese Knotweed have been successful. Identification, survey and chemical spraying and treatment of this alien invader is best left to specialists as there is legislation in force to cover disposal of the contaminated waste.
We can provide a 10 year, insurance backed warranty for all work that we carry out using our proven methods of knotweed eradication that we have used for many years throughout the UK and Ireland.
JKSL is a family business which was setup by Mike Clough and codirected with his wife. Featured on the BBC and widely recognised as Japanese Knotweed removal experts, we are always leading the way in new innovative solutions and carrying out up to date research in the field.
Please visit the research section of this website for further information on recent studies.
We take our responsibility to the environment very seriously and work hard to make sure that we offset our carbon footprint and adhere strictly to the Environment Agency code's of practice for Japanese Knotweed contractors operating with invasive weeds which is essential to prevent further spread. The weed spreads by propagules which means that any part of the plant has the ability to regrow into a new plant and a new infestation. Due to the poor practices of a lot of removal companies the problem has worsened. We pride ourselves on clean, safe removal.
If you have a problem with Japanese Knotweed then please use the quick contact form above to get in touch or call us on 0161 723 2000. We will take all aspects into consideration and present you with the most cost effective Japanese Knotweed control solution to your problem. We are always looking to make sure we can save you money where possible and still get the same result which of course can be protected by our 10 year insurance backed guarantee. With mortgage providers starting to sit up and take notice of this threat, the need to eradicate infestations has never been greater.
Mike Clough regularly speaks and presents on the subject and is a well known expert in the industry. You can find his thoughts in the blog on this site, with some of the most recent articles displayed above.
About Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive species of weed, that is peculiar in that it has three different scientific names; Polygonum Cuspidatum, Reynoutria Japonica and Fallopia Japonica. The scientific name most used today for this invasive plant species is Fallopia Japonica. Japanese Knotweed is closely related to Giant Knotweed (Fallopia sachalinensis), and is of the same family as rhubarb, sorrel and buckwheat. It is classed as an 'introduced species' being brought to Europe from asia in the 19th Century as an ornamental exotic plant, for animal feed and, ironically given the damage it now causes, to prevent erosion of soil. Other names for the Japanese Knotweed include Mexican bamboo, American bamboo, Japanese bamboo, fleeceflower, sally rhubarb, donkey rhubarb, pea shooters, elephant ears, monkeyweed, Hancock's curse, Huzhang, crimson beauty and wild rhubarb.
The speed at which Japanese Knotweed has spread throughout Britain has been nothing less than spectacular. It thrives in our climate and the damage it has already caused to commercial and domestic sites is practically unquantifiable. It now occupies a site in every 10km² of England and Wales and is also present to a lesser extent in Scotland, Ireland and other parts of Europe.
The aggressive growth pattern is capable of exposing weaknesses in hard engineered structures such as concrete, tarmac, brick walls and foundations. Soil and waste containing Japanese Knotweed is deemed to have the potential to cause ecological harm and is a threat to native plants and impacts on landscape, wildlife and natural vegetation. Small sections of knotweed rhizomes can break off and be carried by water downstream to start a new infestation. So far only commercial developments have realised the commercial and environmental significance of this invasive weed, but it is only a matter of time before even the grass in your garden is affected.
