Herbicidal Spraying
| Spray | Injection | Dig & Dump | Cell Burial | Root Barriers | Stockpile | Grazing | Insects | Sifting | Burning | Combined Methods |
We have been Japanese Knotweed Contractors in London and have many high profile clients. We have used all methods of Herbicidal Applications and our preferred method is Stem Injection. We have tested this system over a number of years while working for Camden Council as contractors and have found it be be extremely efficient and cost effectice.We use spraying as a secondary method and used as a back up to stem injection.
Spraying should only be used were there is no risk of contaminating waterways, animal and plant life. If spraying is to be the only method of eradication used, then four applications over the growing season ( April-Oct) will be required, followed by further treatment in subsequent years.
Essential Knotweed Reading
Guide to Japanese Knotweed for Developers produced by the Environment Agency
Japanese Knotweed Code of Practice produced by the Environment Agency
JK Guidance ID and Control produced by the Cornwall Knotweed Forum were JK is rife.
An excellent video produced by Roundup on how to spray Japanese Knotweed
Herbicidal Spraying - Effectiveness
For maximum effectiveness, the treatment should be applied to a flourishing, intact, healthily plant with it's root system intact. If the plant has been cut, and the ground disturbed the treatment will be less effective.
The site will need to be inspected and any remaining shoots treated over a two to three year to ensure that eradication has taken place. It is this time constraint which makes this treatment unsuitable as a technique for property development. On construction sites, some form of ground excavation is normally the preferred method.
Why Choose Us?
We work for property developers, landlords, landscape architects, garden designers, local councils such as Camden and have many, many happy customers.
- We have vast experience in the correct application of herbicidal spraying
- Our team are all fully NPTC qualified on the lawful use of pesticides
- We are Licensed Waste Carriers which is a legal requirement for removing hazardous waste such as Japanese Knotweed and disposing in a bio secure manner at suitable landfill sites
- We have a wow factor client list
- Checkable list of references available from our many happy customers
Give us a call for some friendly help and advice. Over 90% of our work comes through recommendation - a fact that speaks volumes.
