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A decade of change. Homeowners are opting for excavation of knotweed over herbicide.

A decade ago, almost three quarters of our residential Japanese knotweed customers chose the least expensive option to deal with their infestation: herbicide treatment. Today, that number has fallen to 36%, with almost two thirds of our customers now opting for ‘belt and braces’ excavation.

We look at the reasons behind this change and explore what this means for homeowners and the professionals advising them, who must weigh up treatment costs and outcomes alongside the future saleability and value of an affected property.

Read ‘Beacon: A decade of change. Homeowners are opting for excavation of knotweed over herbicide’