Invasive Weed Control

Invasive weed control is sometimes necessary to prevent Japanese knotweed and other invasive weeds from overwhelming gardens and encroaching on properties and commercial premises.

The Property Care Association (PCA) have a special section for members who are highly specialised in undertaking invasive weed control services to identify, treat and where necessary remove unwanted invasive weeds.

What is the need for invasive weed control?

Free guide: Managing Japanese Knotweed

Unfortunately, overtime invasive weeds have become more commonplace in the UK. News stories and legal precedents have made people more aware of the potential damage (and in some cases, harm) that they can cause, both financially and to your home or business. Their destructive presence can devalue land and property and even lead to the refusal of mortgages on properties that are blighted by them.

Different species of invasive weeds effect property (and in some cases wellbeing) in various ways. You can learn more about the characteristics of Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayn Balsam by watching the video below and you may also be interested in our guide to invasive weed problems and how to treat them which you can download by clicking the image to the right.

Watch our video on dealing with invasive weeds

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Invasive weed control for homeowners 

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With end to end service ranging from property survey and identification of suspect plants to the delivery and implementation of comprehensive strategies for the effective control and eradication of unwanted invasive weeds, our members are certified experts in the field.

Additionally, our invasive weed control members can offer homeowners guarantees that others cannot match. Our exclusive ‘PCA Promise’ guarantee means that should your chosen company go out of business before the work is completed, then another PCA contractor will complete the work to the original specification at no extra cost to you.

Invasive weed control for professionals

If you have a background in invasive weed control or you are looking to enhance your knowledge of how to control Japanese knotweed and other species of invasive weeds then you may be interested in our Control & Eradication of Japanese knotweed training program that will help to prepare you for the Certificated Surveyor in Japanese knotweed exam.

Alternatively, you may be in the industry and seeking to obtain your CPD hours to retain your status as an invasive weeds professional. In this case click the CPD link below to learn more about our market leading seminars.

PCA member status means business benefits 

For those in the invasive weed control industry, there are numerous benefits to becoming a member of the PCA’s specialised invasive weed control list of contractors. Once you have demonstrated that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to effectively solve customer’s invasive weed problems then, alongside gaining inclusion on our database of registered members, you will have privileges to display the government endorsed Trustmark logo, the ability to offer PCA exclusive insurance backed guarantees and you can benefit from increased business from specifiers who stipulate that a PCA member must be used when work is required. Get in touch with us to find out more about the benefits of PCA membership.

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Find a local PCA registered invasive weed control expert

If you are concerned about invasive weeds on your property or possible encroaching on your property, then arranging a home survey with a registered PCA specialist will give you all the answers you need. Contact a qualified expert near you using the search form below.