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Knowledge Hub

Whether you’re a homeowner, a property professional or work in construction, our Knowledge Hub contains everything you need to know about invasive plants, all in one handy location

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Guides

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Japanese Knotweed UK Heatmap

Exposed™: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap is an interactive online heatmap of Japanese knotweed sightings across the UK.
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A Guide to Mortgages and Japanese Knotweed

Understand how the presence of Japanese knotweed could affect your mortgage.
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Japanese Knotweed Insurance Guide

Making sure you have the right protection against the costs associated with the discovery of Japanese knotweed.

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Blogs

March 5, 2025
4 minutes read

10 questions for Luke’s 10-year anniversary

We ask director, Luke Walton 10 questions about his decade at Environet, in a piece that reflects his observations of the invasives industry and his journey to directorship.
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February 21, 2025
2 minutes read

How to answer the TA6 form correctly and avoid risks with Japanese knotweed

Selling your home comes with enough challenges without risking legal trouble over Japanese knotweed. This invasive plant, if mishandled on the TA6 Property Information Form, can lead to costly consequences - even if you’re unaware it’s present.
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January 21, 2025
3 minutes read

Environet’s 2024 Year in Review: Our busiest year yet!

As we close the chapter on an incredible 2024, it’s time to reflect on what has been the busiest and most impactful year in Environet’s history. Read all about our year in this 2024 round-up.
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November 22, 2024
3 minutes read

Bamboo Roots: How invasive are they and how to manage them.

Bamboo, with its lush foliage and fast growth, can bring a touch of the exotic to UK gardens. However, beneath its graceful appearance lies a potential menace: its roots. Known for their aggressive spread, bamboo roots (or rhizomes) can become highly invasive, causing significant problems for gardeners and even neighbouring properties.
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September 17, 2020
2 minutes read

Rare Bohemian knotweed found in Buckinghamshire garden

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February 13, 2023
2 minutes read

JustCheck™ – Japanese knotweed protection offers peace of mind to homebuyers and sellers from Japanese knotweed

We’ve launched a new survey, JustCheck™ aimed at homebuyers and sellers who want more certainty on whether or not a property is affected by Japanese knotweed.
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March 28, 2023
1 minute read

We went ‘tree popping’ in the name of biodiversity

At Environet, our goal is ‘to protect local environments from invasive plants using eco-friendly methods.’ As such, biodiversity is at the core of our work, and we are always keeping our eyes peeled for external voluntary opportunities to further our efforts.
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August 14, 2023
3 minutes read

Should you burn Japanese knotweed?

When searching google for DIY methods of removing Japanese knotweed, you may have stumbled across a few articles saying that burning Japanese knotweed should be considered, but don’t believe everything you read online.

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Webinars and seminars

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March 10, 2023
3 minutes read

Webinars and Seminars

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March 21, 2023
1 minute read

‘How does Japanese knotweed affect property sales’

This morning, our Managing Director and Founder, Nic Seal, guest presented a webinar for leading conveyancing body, Searches UK. Nic presented the webinar ‘How does Japanese knotweed affect property sales’ to over 170 registrants.
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March 21, 2023
1 minute read

“How to identify invasive plants and understand the risk they present”

Last week, we were thrilled to have one of our directors, Emily Grant, present to an audience of knowledgeable property professionals, including chartered surveyors and property developers, her latest webinar, ‘How to identify invasive plants and understand the risks they present’ which took place, with limited capacity on Tuesday 14th March,10am.

expert research

Beacon

There’s a lot of misleading information about Japanese knotweed, and other invasive plants, so we thought we’d share our knowledge and expertise. Our articles are designed to provide impartial honest information, written by experts, to make you better informed.

March 31, 2025
1 minute read

Early intervention is crucial when dealing with invasive plants on site.

Our March information paper looks at the benefits that developers can gain by ensuring early intervention with invasive plants on site.
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December 18, 2024
1 minute read

How can homebuyers be protected from the risks posed by bamboo?

Our December information paper explore the current framework for highlighting invasive bamboo during property transactions and provides advice on how surveyors and conveyancers can better protect their clients.
October 3, 2024
1 minute read

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

Our September information paper highlights the changing trends in residential treatment programmes for Japanese knotweed over the last decade.
Japanese knotweed encroachment on a residential site
May 20, 2024
1 minute read

Mitigating the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation

This edition focuses on ways to mitigate the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation.

Start fixing your invasive plant problem today by requesting a survey

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. 

GET IN TOUCH

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. 

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