Japanese knotweed is a bothersome invasive species and, although not poisonous, it can still do plenty of damage to buildings and the natural habitats it overtakes.

More and more people are being made aware of its presence and its dangers, and how it can affect your property. As such, we’ve now reached a point where almost half of potential buyers wouldn’t buy a house with Japanese knotweed.

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Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a herbaceous perennial. What this means is that, at the end of every autumn, the plant dies down and its roots lie dormant throughout the winter. It regrows its shoots in spring and reaches peak growth in the summer months, when it can grow by as much as 10 centimetres per day!

This cycle means that knotweed looks completely different at different times of year, sometimes making it tricky to identify. It's March at time of writing, which means we're approaching that time of year when we can expect Japanese knotweed shoots to start popping up.

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The UK has been through a lot recently when it comes to weather with storms Dudley and Eunice, and wouldn’t the cherry on top of the blustery cake be that, as well as flooding, the storms have brought Japanese Knotweed to your house?

Hopefully that isn’t the case, but poor weather like we’ve been having in the UK recently can actually encourage the spread of Japanese knotweed. Interested in finding out how? Keep reading!

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Buying a house is stressful enough without all the extra complications that Japanese knotweed can throw into the mix. But with this invasive weed still popping up all over the UK, Japanese knotweed surveys have become a requirement for many property purchases.

However, your Japanese knotweed survey needn't be a tortuous and frustrating process. Here at Total Weed Control, we provide knotweed surveys quickly and at reasonable prices. Get in touch now to let us know how we can help you.

What Happens During a Japanese Knotweed Survey?

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Japanese knotweed - two words that strike fear into the heart of homeowners, estate agents and mortgage lenders alike.

It can be very stressful to learn that a property you're planning to buy or sell might be affected by Japanese knotweed, but here are two pieces of advice: don't panic, and don't take action without seeking the advice of an invasive weed control expert.

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