In the fight to control Japanese knotweed, scientists have discovered a new method: Aphalara itadori, a tiny jumping insect from Japan that eats the invasive plant.

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Japanese knotweed is a growing problem in the UK. If you find it growing on your land, you are legally required to stop it from spreading beyond your property. So, can it be removed completely? Read on to find out.

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No matter how you look at it, Japanese knotweed is a weed you don't want to find growing on your property. It is damaging to other plants, wildlife, can cause property damage, and can even reduce your property value by 10%.

If you’ve found knotweed on your lawn, you might be tempted to try and treat the knotweed yourself. A quick google search will tell you how difficult knotweed is to excavate – the roots can grow up to 3 metres deep below ground and up to 7 metres across.

For this reason, typical knotweed treatment processes involve the application of a strong herbicide. If you’re hoping to save a few quid on knotweed removal, you may be wondering ‘can I use weed killer on Japanese knotweed?’ 

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If you’re familiar with Japanese knotweed, you probably already know that it’s a very difficult plant to get rid of – but why is that the case?

There are a number of features that make Japanese knotweed so difficult to remove and kill. If you’d like to find out more about why knotweed is so difficult to treat without professional help and the best way to permanently kill it, keep reading!

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When it comes to getting rid of Japanese knotweed, there are a few different avenues you can explore. Here at Taylor Total Weed Control, we offer a range of different Japanese knotweed plans, including herbicide treatments and excavation. Lots of people come to us and ask whether there's a difference between Japanese knotweed control and Japanese knotweed removal, and the answer is yes!

In this blog, we're going to explain the difference between removal and control so that you can decide which method is right for you.

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