Japanese Knotweed Redhill

INVASIVE WEED CONTROL – Redhill

Japanese knotweed is becoming more of a problem in all urban areas throughout the country including Redhill. If you become aware of this invasive plant on the land of your Redhill property you should take immediate action to manage and control it.

Although rather attractive, Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a real thug as it spreads rapidly. In winter the plant dies back beneath ground but by early summer the bamboo-like stems shoot to about 3m (10ft), suppressing all other growth. Eradication requires steely determination as it is very hard to remove by hand or with chemicals.

This plant is perennial and extremely invasive. It thrives on disturbance. The tiniest piece can re-grow, and has been spread by both natural means and by human activity. It soon overruns riverbanks, railway embankments, road verges, gardens and hedgerows, threatening the survival of other native plant species and in turn insects and other animal species.

For all of your Japanese knotweed control options at your Redhill property you should contact us to discuss the long term management of this invasive weed.