INVASIVE WEEDS MANAGEMENT

Invasive weeds like Japanese Knotweed and Bamboo grow rapidly and can damage buildings and pavements by growing through cracks and weaknesses. Furthermore, even a small part of Japanese Knotweed rhizome (root) or stalk can regrow into a new plant, so soils from infestations must be treated as controlled waste. Other weeds, like Giant Hogweed which causes severe skin blisters, can pose a health risk to site workers or members of the public.

ERS understand the issues caused by invasive weeds. Our highly experienced team of Invasive Weeds specialists work with home owners, property developers, local authorities and other stakeholders across Scotland to identify, assess, manage and remediate land that’s infested with invasive weeds. No job is too big or too small, and we are happy to offer you advice or do an invasive weeds survey if you suspect invasive non-native species (INNS) are growing on your property.

Our invasive weeds treatment programmes start with a thorough site survey to assess the extent of the infestation.  This is followed by a complete management plan, which takes into consideration the client’s timescale and budget plus any regulatory requirements, and outlines the most appropriate treatment methods. As Property Care Association (PCA) members, we can offer a 10 year insurance-backed guarantee for all our treatments, so you can relax in the knowledge that the plants have been successfully treated.

The most common treatment techniques for invasive weeds remediation are in-situ herbicide treatment, excavation and stock-piling for on-site treatment/ off-site disposal and combined digging and herbicide treatment. We’ve also had good success with weed barriers which prevent the weeds returning/ spreading onto neighbouring land. In addition to our treatments, we can also offer revegetation with native trees and shrubs to prevent bare patches of land post-treatment which look unsightly or could be vulnerable to erosion.

Our expertise covers a wide range of weeds, including: