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INVASIVE WEEDS MANAGEMENT
Invasive weeds like Japanese Knotweed grow rapidly and can damage buildings and pavements by growing through cracks and weaknesses. Even a small part of the root or stalk can regrow into a new plant, so soils from Japanese Knotweed 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 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 assessment if you suspect growth on your property.
Our 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.
Our expertise covers a wide range of weeds, including:
Bamboo
Bamboo growing in a thicketBuddleja
Buddleja davidii with purple flowersCotoneaster
Cotoneaster with red berries growing by a wallGiant Butterbur
Giant butterbur growing alongside a riverGiant Hogweed
Giant Hogweed floweringGiant Rhubarb
Giant Rhubarb FloweringHimalayan Balsam
Himalayan Balsam with purple flowersHimalayan Knotweed
Himalayan Knotweed floweringHorsetail
Fern-like Horsetail, also known as Mare's tailJapanese Knotweed
Dense growth of Japanese KnotweedJapanese Rose
Japanese rose is often confused with native dog rosesMonbretia
Monbretia with red orchid-like flowersRagwort
Ragwort with yellow flowersRhododendron
Rhododendron with purple flowers growing out a wallSkunk Cabbage
American Skunk Cabbage with yellow flowersIt’s a complex subject so we have put together a free Invasive Weeds Guide.
If you have concerns about invasive weeds on your site/land, please contact us today to speak to one of our experts.