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Post by gillwales on Apr 7, 2016 9:35:55 GMT
Hi Everyone Has anyone had experiance of Japanese Knotweed? I have found out that there is some present on a house I have put an offer on. I have a report and it is over 7 m from the building and I have had a quote from a company underwritten by Lloyds of London. However I am more interested in finding out how it has effected other people and would welcome any advice. I have posted on the guest site so everyone can chip in
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Post by mcnaughty on Apr 7, 2016 12:09:28 GMT
I have no personal experience but would advise extreme caution and would also advise to seek professional help from reputable large horticultural experts. Lots of good advice and information links here: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=218Interesting the mention of mortgage - you mind find your potential mortgage company would kick off when they find out. Chemicals look like the best approach and I would assume you should opt for a contract that states they company will keep treating until a year has passed and no knotweed has reappeared? Best of luck!
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Post by gillwales on Apr 7, 2016 12:17:37 GMT
I dont need a mortgage, but yes it is something I am taking into consideration, Thank you for your input
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Post by viking on Apr 7, 2016 20:55:52 GMT
As I understand it, very invasive and hard to kill. Often makes property difficult to sell. Not something one really wants in a garden.
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Post by kateanne0 on Apr 8, 2016 14:02:23 GMT
Ditto for Viking's comment.
We have a friend who got this knotweed into their back garden and it's been a devil of a job to get rid of, in fact they haven't managed to get rid of it all.
If it were me, before I went on to buy the property in question the knotweed would have to be got rid of by present owners. I wouldn't want to inherit this weed.
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Post by 19simeon56 on Apr 10, 2016 19:08:02 GMT
If you can get a large deduction on the price of the house I would personally give it a go.I would then use a Glysophate based weedkiller and keep at it,everytime a new shoot appeared spray it,a plant will eventually die if it keeps being knocked back BUT if you don't want the hassle/haven't time or have better things to do with your time then forget the house,there's plenty more out there.
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Post by kickbolt on Apr 25, 2016 19:18:11 GMT
Do not cut it/ strim and leave any small amount lying around as it only needs a splinter to start new growth......the roots are a huge system and will grow metres under properties and like watercourse and will pay havoc I with septic tanks etc.It will spread like mad and takes ages to kill off with specialist pectin idea.....really one to avoid if possible.
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Post by gillwales on Apr 26, 2016 19:00:26 GMT
Hi everyone, well with great sadness I have walked away from the property, I loved the house, but I could not have lived with the stress of wondering if the weed would return, especially as they were not prepared to negociate beyond the cost of treating the Japanese Knotweed. Thank you to those who commented. I have now found another house,( no knotweed! ) it has amazing views and is near many friends... I just need the Vendors to find somewhere they want to live in... will keep you posted.
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