THE worst areas in the UK for Japanese Knotweed have been revealed with more than 50,000 infestations across England and Wales.has drawn up an interactive heatmap where you can put in your postcode to find out just how affected your area is.Users can enter their postcode directly into the map to discover the number of verified knotweed sightings within a 4km radius, with hotspots highlighted in yellow, orange or, in the worst cases, red.
Similarly, when properties are sold, sellers are asked a direct question about whether knotweed is present, even if hidden beneath the ground or within 3 metres of the boundary, and those who fail to declare it can be sued by their buyer for misrepresentation.across the UK are currently affected by Japanese Knotweed, either directly or neighbouring an affected property, typically impacting property prices by around 5 per cent - or up to 10 per cent in severe cases.
It comes as the Wildlife and Countryside Link , which represents 83 nature organisations, warned that recent flooding and warming temperatures have increased the risk of problem species already in the UK growing and spreading. Richard Benwell, WCL chief executive, said: "Invasive species are already one of the biggest threats to the UK environment, from smothering waterways to outcompeting native species.
They can burrow up to 3 metres under ground causing damage to buildings and break easily, so can be hard to remove completely. It may take a few years of repeated application to eradicate the plant completely from your property which is why many removal companies recommend a glyphosate treatment programme over a number of years.
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