Case Studies
Normanton, Yorkshire
Japanese Knotweed was situated on the top of a 6 foot high retaining wall that boarded an access road between two businesses. The growth of the Japanese Knotweed had started to damage the wall and break through the mortar course.
When vehicles drove past the plant they were inadvertently aiding in the potential spread by breaking off leaves and stems when passing by.
The plant was successfully treated to prevent any further spread and damage to the wall.
Hardwick, Cambs
During this clients mortgage application, it came to light that Japanese Knotweed was growing at the rear of the garden. The owner of the property was required to provide evidence of a treatment schedule before a mortgage could be agreed.
The mortgage company agreed to the treatment plan work commenced to eradicate the Japanese knotweed.
Normanton, Yorkshire
Unfortunately this customer had imported contaminated soil into their garden when they filled a raised bed. Left untreated the customer was unaware of exactly what was growing his garden.
Only when applying for a re-mortgage did it come clear that they had a Japanese Knotweed problem.
Here both stem injection and herbicide spraying treatment techniques were used.
Sandiacre, Derbyshire
Japanese Knotweed was located in one rear garden of a small terrace comprising of 4 houses. The property that had the Japanese Knotweed had previously paid a company who had unsuccessfully treated the weed.
The neighbouring home owner, to the effected property, had advertised their house on the market. When the potential purchasers carried out a property survey it revealed that Japanese Knotweed was located within a 7m radius of the house. This then lead to compilations with the purchase of the property which resulted in the house being taken off the market.
Due to the prolific nature of the plant the whole of this specific garden needed to be treated to ensure no juvenile growth was missed.