The thought of buying your first home is exciting, we know, but we want to warn you of the potential for Japanese knotweed on new build plots. It has recently come to light that property developers have been taking advantage of a loophole in the Japanese knotweed regulations, which means knotweed has been cropping up on new build housing plots up and down the country. Let us explain...

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Over the past few weeks, we've been looking at lots of different ways to get rid of Japanese knotweed. So far, we've debunked the myth that covering knotweed is an effective way to remove it and we've even explored the effects of adding lime to your soil! Sadly, neither of these methods has been proven to be effective, Japanese knotweed is just too good at surviving! 

When it comes to effective methods of Japanese knotweed removal, excavation, specialist herbicide treatments and burning have all been quite effective. These aggressive methods of treatment are capable of stopping the knotweed in its tracks! So surely cutting it down has to be effective too, right? Today we're answering the question - why can't you cut Japanese knotweed?

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Not all weeds are created equally, some need extra special attention. Unfortunately, Japanese knotweed is one of those 'special attention' weeds and if you find it on your property then it's vital that you deal with the problem quickly. There are lots of different approaches to eradicating Japanese knotweed, some are more drastic than others! Burning and backyard excavation can be quite intimidating to people, especially if the knotweed is located close to their homes or businesses, so people often seek alternatives.

One method of treating Japanese knotweed that doesn't require any digging or burning is covering it to choke it out. By depriving any living shoots of water and sunlight, they should die... right?

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If you've found Japanese knotweed on your property, it's important you get rid of it quickly and efficiently. Leaving knotweed for weeks or months can have a detrimental impact on your property, and even lead to disputes with neighbours!

Of course, there's more than one way to tackle Japanese knotweed, and some ways are better than others. In today's blog, we'll take a look at the best way to get rid of Japanese knotweed.

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Japanese knotweed cropping up anywhere, especially near your home, can be a real cause for concern. If you spot Japanese knotweed on council or housing association land near your home, you need to make sure you report it as soon as possible.

We're sure you already know how quickly Japanese knotweed can spread, and it could show up on your land in only a few weeks if it's left unchecked! Ok, let's not panic too much. Here are the steps you should take to report Japanese knotweed on council or housing association land.

Head to your local council's website

The first thing you should do is check out your local council's website. Some council websites have a section dedicated to Japanese knotweed, and you should be able to report the problem there. Failing that, you should be able to find their contact details so you can tell them about the Japanese knotweed over the phone or via email.

What if the knotweed has spread to my property?

If Japanese knotweed is growing on your own property, it may be wise to contact an invasive weed expert before the problem gets any worse. Here at Taylor Total Weed Control, we offer a professional Japanese knotweed treatment service to help you get this plant under control.

Our experienced Japanese knotweed specialists can help homeowners to work with local councils and housing associations to get the plant treated to everybody's satisfaction. Get in touch with us to arrange a visit.

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What Japanese knotweed laws are councils and housing associations required to follow?

Any organisation, whether it's a local council or a housing association, are subject to the same Japanese knotweed laws. These laws state that allowing knotweed to spread from your land to someone else is illegal and can be prosecuted as a private nuisance.

If you've spotted Japanese knotweed on council land, get in touch with the council, then get in touch with us! We can help you get the problem under control quickly. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Taylor Total Weed Control.