DART™ is a specialist Japanese knotweed removal method designed specifically for residential properties. It combines targeted removal of crowns and superficial rhizome with a structured herbicide treatment programme, providing a fast, cost-effective and minimally disruptive solution.
DART™ gives homeowners the advantages of both excavation and herbicide without the cost of full excavation or the long timescales of herbicide alone.
DART™ is ideal for residential sites where:
It is not suitable where the ground will undergo major future disturbance, such as full extensions, large excavations or structural landscaping. In these cases, Resi-Dig-Out™ is usually the better option.
DART™ uses a staged approach:
This dual-action method gives homeowners a balance between speed, cost and effectiveness.
DART™ provides several advantages for homeowners:
DART™ is designed specifically for residential use and is unique to Environet.
DART™ can be started at any time of year, though the crown removal stage is typically carried out outside of the growing season to minimise garden disruption.
It is supported by an insurance-backed guarantee underwritten by an AA- rated insurer for up to 10 years.
Rest assured, where invasive species are identified at an early stage and tackled correctly, problems can usually be avoided. Our specialist consultants complete thorough surveys to identify the extent of the problem. Our plans aren’t one-size-fits-all; they’re customised to tackle the invasive species at your property effectively, taking account of all of your requirements.
Our team of experts is available between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday to answer your enquiries and advise you on the next steps
Want a survey?
If you already know you have an invasive plant problem, you can request a survey online in less than two minutes by providing a few brief details. A member of the team will swiftly come back to you with further information and our availability.
Need quick plant identification?
Simply upload a few images of your problem plant to our identification form and one of our invasive plant experts will take a look and let you know, free of charge what you are dealing with. We’ll also be there to help with next steps where necessary.