Case Study - Development site at Irvine
Road, Kilmarnock

Works commenced in April 2011

Japanese Knotweed Solutions were appointed to undertake a full site
survey in March 2011 to assess the extent of the Japanese Knotweed
and Giant Hogweed infestations. Digital surveying equipment was used
to locate the areas of contamination and a full pack of recommendations
were produced for the Client.

The site was to be remediated for future development. Our recommendations were followed and treatment commenced in April 2011 comprising of the following:

Firstly, the Japanese knotweed stands on site were cut back to a height of 15cm and then cut material was stored on site until disposed of through controlled burning. After the cut and clearance of the Japanese Knotweed an initial spray was undertaken using residual and non-residual herbicides, ensuring areas were fenced off and foot washes were installed to prevent further spread.

The Giant Hogweed was chemically treated , due to the contract start date it wasn't necessary  to bag the heads as the seeds had already been dispersed. The old stems were cut, cleared and incinerated to allow adequate access for the application of the herbicide.

The site will be re-sprayed and monitored for a period of 5 years until eradication is achieved.