BBC News - Knotweed cannot be eradicated
Posted by Admin - Apr 2018
This week, there was an article published by BBC News (and subsequently more media outlets) with the headline ‘knotweed cannot be eradicated’, in reference to the release of the University of Swansea’s Japanese knotweed treatment field trial results.
The headline was unfortunately misleading and not completely in context to the basis of the trials and the results gained. Another case of the media slightly sensationalising a story.
Japanese Knotweed Code of Practice
Posted by Admin - Jan 2018
When the Environment Agency withdrew its ‘Knotweed Code of Practice’ in 2016 the industry took on the mantle of providing best practice guidance on managing knotweed. The two industry trade bodies (PCA & INNSA) produced their own codes that provide the highest shared standards of best practice.
What's Lurking in your Garden this Halloween?
Posted by Admin - Oct 2017
As the evenings are drawing in and days and nights get colder it’s the time of Halloween. The loved or loathed tradition of trick-or-treating may come-a-knocking at your door but you will already have been dealt a trick of nature if you have Japanese knotweed on or near your property.
The Knotweed Waste Conundrum
Posted by Admin - Sep 2017
The spread of Japanese knotweed to different sites and throughout the UK is mainly a result of the plants crown and rhizome (underground vegetative stem matter) being translocated (moved and spread around).
Breast Cancer Haven Charity Golf Day
Posted by Admin - May 2017
Japanese Knotweed Ltd entered a team at the Bramshaw Golf Club's Charity Day for 'Breast Cancer Haven'. We're pleased that the day was a success with sponsorship, gifts and donations helping to raise in excess of £5,000 for the charity.
