We are offering a variety of effective and economical treatments of Japanese Knotweed, the UK's most invasive alien weed. It was first introduced from Japan in the 1850s and has since spread to occupy at least one site in every 10km².

Why choose Maydencroft Rural?

• Proven experience
• Cost effective
• Fully qualified operatives
• Method statement
• Risk assessment
• COSHH assessment
• Understanding of environmentally sensitive areas
• Full programme of works

The legal issues

This invasive plant can have such a dramatic effect on structures, foundations, concrete and tarmac surfaces, The Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) made it illegal to spread or to allow the spread of Japanese Knotweed.

Cut knotweed material and soil containing rhizomes must be disposed of as a controlled waste, if removed from their site of origin - The Environmental Protection Act (1990)

A landowner may be sued for costs and damages if found to have allowed knotweed to spread from their property to that of an adjacent landowner - Third party litigation

Methods of control

• Chemical treatment - The most commonly used method. It is clean, efficient and if the correct application is followed it can be completely eradicated from a site.
• Dig and Remove - Very fast and effective but costly as contaminated waste is removed off site.
• Cutting - This will eventually exhaust the plant into submission, however in the majority of cases this method is unviable.