Japanese knotweed is not considered toxic, but taking large doses may increase your chance of side effects. The best way to avoid potential side effects is to use Japanese knotweed only as directed.

Angry locals in an English neighborhood say Japanese knotweed has taken over a park and is creeping toward their homes in scenes reminiscent of the horror movie The Day of the Triffids. Residents ...

Japanese knotweed can be a homeowner's nightmare. If it is left untreated it grows at a phenomenal rate and can quickly cover gardens - as well as outbuildings and homes when it spreads. Invasive ...

NEWSVIEW: Heritage Bill, Japanese knotweed and rural town regeneration Rose Martin looks at the environmental side-effects of the new Heritage Bill, Japanese knotweed’s unfair portrayal, and the ...

Japanese knotweed is one of the UK's most invasive plant species, capable of causing significant damage to properties and leading to legal disputes - here's how to get rid of it ...

Jennifer Holms from Environment Controls said the plant can be as "difficult to control or get rid of" as Japanese Knotweed - another incredibly invasive species. How does Buddleia spread?

Around five percent of homes in the UK are affected by Japanese knotweed, according to current research - and it's easier to conceal in plants over the colder months.

WORCESTER — As the leaves turn from green to illustrious yellows, deep burgundy and soft brown hues, there is a hidden danger lurking in the brush, Japanese knotweed. The invasive plant, known ...

SHUTESBURY — Invasive and destructive, the growth of Japanese knotweed along town roads and municipal rights of way is an increasing concern for some residents, due to its potential for reducing ...

Conor Mulcahy from Quote Devil comments: "Japanese Knotweed can have devastating effects. The roots can interfere with drainage pipes and other structures, blocking and sometimes lifting pipework.

Gardeners urge Brits to familiarise themselves with Japanese Knotweed. Listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s worst invasive species, learn how to spot the dangers of ...