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can japanese knotweed grow anywhere

While it's true that Japanese knotweed is a hardy plant that can grow pretty much anywhere, there are some conditions that it prefers. In general, Japanese knotweed likes to grow in damp areas with full sun, which is often why it's found along river banks and around the perimeter of woodlands.

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does japanese knotweed affect home insurance

 

As well as damaging brickwork to causing arguments with the neighbour, Japanese knotweed can have lots of detrimental impacts on your property. Left untreated it can make your home difficult to sell and can cause lasting damage. You might be wondering whether or not Japanese knotweed will affect your home insurance, which is a sensible question if you're a concerned homeowner. In this blog, we'll explain exactly how Japanese knotweed can affect your home insurance.

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Japanese leaf flea

Researchers at Leiden University’s Biology Institute have discovered that Japanese leaf fleas can be used to tackle Japanese knotweed. The breakthrough research took place on a cycle path in Amsterdam Zuid and demonstrated how a natural predator of Japanese knotweed could be an effective way to control the growth of the weed.

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Home affected by Japanese knotweed

UK news outlets publish a lot of stories about Japanese knotweed and the devastating impact it can have on house prices. If you're a homeowner, these articles may well cause you to worry - is it possible that Japanese knotweed could be growing near your property?

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Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that has caused a lot of trouble in the UK. Live cases have risen by almost 28% in the past five years, and it's been estimated that Japanese knotweed robs the British economy of £41 million each year.

If you find Japanese knotweed growing on your property, it's important to get it under control ASAP - leaving it to grow unchecked can reduce the value of your home, and you may even find yourself on the wrong side of the law if you permit the plant to spread into the wild.

So when it comes to dealing with Fallopia japonica, time is of the essence. That being said, you shouldn't try to tackle this plant yourself unless you know exactly what you're doing; Japanese knotweed is a tricky customer, and most amateur attempts to eradicate the plant just end up spreading it further.

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