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NEVER GO BACK

It’s eight years since the release of Iron Man marked the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – a highly successful franchise which has spawned numerous offshoots of varying quality as well as a variety of competitors which never quite manage to match the scope and ambition of the real McCoy.

MINIMISING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CHEMICAL TREATMENT

Here at Japanese Knotweed Solutions (JKSL) we take our responsibility for the environment seriously. Clients often ask what steps we take to reduce environmental impacts during our spray operations, so I’d like to take the opportunity to share the steps we take to ensure that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum.

ROOT BARRIERS

When managing invasive weeds, Japanese Knotweed Solutions Limited (JKSL) install root barriers in a number of situations. These barriers are most commonly used when excavating and removing Japanese knotweed, but have a variety of applications.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT

The second INNSA Conference was held on 15th March in Derby and brought together over 100 representatives from all areas of the industry.

The day started with a welcome from the Chairman, Mike Clough, and was hosted by steering group member, Nick Hartley.

People often say to me… ‘Why has Japanese knotweed suddenly become such big news?’… ‘it’s been around since 1840, why is it only just beginning to register as an issue?’…

Well – there is actually a technical reason for this…. invasive non-native species go through a series of… ‘phases’… as they settle into a new environment.