Full Details - Japanese Knotweed Control

Japanese Knotweed Control
Specialist in the management, treatment and eradication of
Japanese Knotweed and non-native invasive plants.
Japanese
Knotweed
Control
t: 0845
643 1168
Japanese Knotweed
Control
t: 0845
643 1168
Tackling a Growing Problem
Invasive non-native plants such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and
Rhododendron continue to affect a growing number of commercial developments,
domestic gardens and amenity areas throughout the UK and Europe.
Japanese Knotweed Control is a market leading specialist in the treatment and
management of invasive non-native plants. In the face of increased government and
environmental legislation, it uses the very latest state of the art techniques combined
with traditional methods to ensure cost effective, ecologically sound and rapid
eradication.
The company was the first in the UK to be fully insured for the specific removal of
Japanese Knotweed with Lloyds of London and now carries professional indemnity
cover for £5 million fully backed with warranties for up to 10 years where required. All
work is undertaken by its team of highly experienced and fully trained operatives.
Japanese Knotweed Control continues to work closely with government agencies and
research bodies such as the Environment Agency, Manchester Metropolitan University
and the Devon and Cornwall Knotweed Alliance, to promote awareness of Knotweed
issues and develop best practice across the industry.
Environment Legislation
Compliance
A number of regulations govern the treatment of
non-native plant species including the Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981 which states that you may
be prosecuted if you allow restricted plants such
as Japanese Knotweed to spread from your land
and The Environmental Protection Act 1990 which
states that the removal of Japanese Knotweed from
land must be done so by qualified and licensed
operatives.
All operatives using herbicides commercially must
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Surveys
As every infestation is unique, a survey is needed to identify the
target species, assess the extent of contamination, understand the
environmental impact of any treatments and to accurately estimate
time and costs to complete the work.
A full written survey will provide a report detailing all the information
needed to understand the requirements to successfully treat the
infestation. It will include the following:
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Management action plan as per Environment Agency guidelines
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Identification of non-native species
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Survey findings
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Recommendations
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Treatment costs
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Treatment options
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Mapping
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Photographic record
Treatment Options
Stem InjectioN - Using a specialist tool designed to inject a measured amount of
herbicide directly into the target species, this process is by far the most cost effective,
ecologically sensitive and timely method of treatment. It allows treatment to be
successfully completed on Japanese Knotweed in one growing season.
Traditional FoliaR ApplicatioN - Using knapsack sprayers or mounted spraying
equipment this method applies a mix of herbicide to the leaves of the plant. The
herbicide is absorbed through the leaves and translocated through the plant and
down to the root system.
Excavation and off site removaL - Excavation of Japanese Knotweed needs
to be completed by specialists with all waste and spoil taken to licensed land fill by
authorised carriers. This process is used when it’s necessary to remove infestations
quickly. We have very competitive rates around the UK and priority space at landfill
sites.
Excavation and BunD - When time is of the essence and it is necessary to keep the
contamination on site, we can safely move the infestation to a controlled area of the
site and treat at a later date. This can substantially reduce costs and will be supervised
by ourselves throughout the whole process.
Root BarrierS - We use root barriers on sites which have previously been treated
or have an unknown risk as a precaution to prevent damage to buildings, roads and
pathways. These need specialist installation by trained operatives.
For further information on Japanese Knotweed Control
please contact: 0845 643 1168
Call 0845 643 1168 or visit www.japaneseknotweedcontrol.com to arrange a survey
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Your six point ‘Cowboy’ checklist
It’s a unfortunate facet of this industry that the rate with which Japanese Knotweed
infestation takes hold across large swathes of the British countryside each Spring, is
matched only by the growth in ‘specialists’ claiming they know how best to treat it.
But although Japanese knotweed contamination is now much more widely recognised
as a major problem, not least by developers, planners and local authorities, a lack of
industry regulation still means that many of the new entrants into the treatment market
are untrained, under-qualified and simply not up to the job.
That’s why we’ve now compiled your very own six-point checklist to quickly test the
quality and qualifications of your treatment provider:
• Are they fully insured specifically for the treatment and guaranteed eradication of
Japanese Knotweed?
• Are they able to offer up to 10 years warranty cover on their eradication
programme?
• Are they able to provide full written surveys highlighting all potential options and
treatment costs enabling you to make a fully informed decision?
• Are they able to provide comprehensive risk assessment and COSHH analysis on all
projects?
• Are all their treatment operatives fully NPTC trained and qualified?
• In the planning stage of the project are they able to knowledgably discuss what
chemicals and herbicides they will be using and demonstrate full awareness of the
environmental and human health implications of all treatments?
If your treatment providers can’t provide satisfactory answers to any of the above
questions then should you really trust them on your land?
Japanese Knotweed Control Ltd
Houldsworth Business Centre, Houldsworth Mill,
Reddish, Stockport SK5 6DA
t: 0845 6431168
www.japaneseknotweedcontrol.com
Registered in England & Wales No. 6047453
Japanese Knotweed Control
FS 552864
Stem Injection Systems