Environet in the Media
We are well-established as the UK’s leading authority on Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants. That’s why we regularly appear on TV, radio and in leading national, regional and industry publications, sharing our data, knowledge and expertise.
The Sunday Times - September 2022
We answer a question about the legality surrounding bamboo encroachment and damage in The Sunday Times' 'Home Help' section.
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The One Show - August 2022
Two of our Japanese knotweed detection dogs, Mick and Mack featured on the BBC’s leading consumer programme, The One Show! An interview with MD, Nic Seal was also aired.
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Today's Conveyancer - August 2022
Today's Conveyancer alerts conveyancers to the increased risk Environet has identified of undeclared Japanese knotweed appearing post-sale within grounds of new-build property.
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Showhouse - August 2022
Showhouse announce our new series of invasive plant CPD webinars.
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Estate Agent Today - July 2022
Estate Agent Today warn professionals of the risk new-build buyers face in relation to Japanese knotweed.
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Property Industry Eye - July 2022
Property Industry Eye report on our findings that new-build homebuyers are exposed to risk of Japanese knotweed due to discolsure loophole.
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Lancs Live - June 2022
Residents of Lancashire are advised on what to do about Japanese knotweed by Lancs Live, with reference to our online Japanese knotweed heatmap.
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The Times - June 2022
Advice from Environet's Nic Seal on how to avoid a misrepresentation case when selling property historically affected by Japanese knotweed has been featured in the Home Help section of the Sunday Times.
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ITV News Meridian - May 2022
ITV News Meridian broadcast a feature informing viewers about our Japanese knotweed detection dogs, including an interview with Environet's Managing Director, Nic Seal, and with reference to our interactive online Japanese knotweed heatmap, Exposed.
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The Mirror - May 2022
The Mirror shares our data on the UK Japanese knotweed hotspots.
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The Sun - May 2022
The Sun urges readers to use Exposed™, our Japanese knotweed heatmap to see if their properties are in a high-risk area.
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The Express - May 2022
The Express share that we have unveiled the Japanese knotweed hotspots for 2022 using data from our online heatmap.
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The Telegraph - May 2022
The Telegraph share our Japanese knotweed hotspots, with comments from Environet's Nic Seal.
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The Sunday Times - May 2022
Environet's Mat Day speaks to The Sunday Times about us recently tackling an expansive network of bamboo from beneath one of our customer's homes.
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The Argus - March 2022
The Argus reports on Environet donating bamboo to hungry red pandas at Drusillas Park, near Alfriston
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Today's Conveyancer - March 2022
Today's Conveyancer reports on Environet's Emily Grant identifying the first Japanese knotweed shoots of 2022
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Ideal Home - March 2022
Ideal Home magazine reports on the first sighting of Japanese knotweed this year, with comments from Environet's Emily Grant
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Gardening Etc- March 2022
The first Japanese knotweed shoots of 2022 have emerged on the banks of the River Plym in Plymouth, as reported by Gardening Etc
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The Negotiator - March 2022
The Negotiator report that we have identified the first Japanese knotweed shoots to emerge in 2022
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Daily Express - March 2022
Environet Director, Emily Grant comments on the growing trend of first spring Japanese knotweed sightings taking place in the southwest
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Inside Conveyancing - March 2022
We are featured by Inside Conveyancing in relation to Director, Emily Grant identifying the first knotweed shoots of the year.
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Horticulture Week - March 2022
Horticulture Week reports on us identifying the first Japanese knotweed shoots to emerge in 2022, more than a fortnight earlier than last year.
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Plymouth Live - March 2022
Plymouth Live reports on Environet spotting the first Japanese knotweed shoots of 2022 in Plymouth
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Lad Bible - February 2022
Further coverage of the bamboo problem that caused £100,000 of damage to a property in Hampshire.
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The Telegraph - February 2022
Japanese knotweed: what does it look like, and will it damage my house price?
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Express Online - February 2022
Gardeners urged to 'think twice' before buying bamboo after it causes £100k of damage. A common plant grown by a neighbour caused over £100,000 of damage to a home in Hampshire, leading to the entire ground floor of the property being dug up.
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The Mail Online - January 2022
Putting down roots: How a neighbour's bamboo plant caused £100,000 damage inside home when shoots burst through walls. The worst case we've ever seen.
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Express Online - January 2022
The Express Online discusses whether a recent change in advice could make it easier for people with Japanese knotweed on their property to sell their home.
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The Telegraph - January 2022
The Telegraph tells readers about the changes to the RICS guidance for assessing the risk to property from Japanese knotweed.
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Property Industry Eye - January 2022
New guidance abolishes Japanese knotweed ‘seven-metre rule’ in favour of a more risk-based approach.
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IEMA.net - January 2022
Nic Seal explains how the UK’s Japanese knotweed problem could present an opportunity for carbon capture through biochar.
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Envirotec Magazine - December 2021
We can now harness the carbon scavenging power of Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants in biochar, explains Nic Seal, Founder and MD of Environet, a UK specialist in the topic.
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The Mail Online - November 2021
The Mail Online reports that Japanese knotweed is responsible for shaving £11.8billion off the value of Britain's property market, with comments from Environet's Nic Seal.
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The Conveyancer - November 2021
The Conveyancer informs estate agents that Environet's detection dogs can help prevent Japanese knotweed from being a deal-breaker in closing a property sale.
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Property Industry Eye- October 2021
Property Industry Eye delve into the exciting benefits of our new eco-solution that converts Japanese knotweed rhizome into biochar.
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Today's Conveyancer - October 2021
Today's Conveyancer warns of a 25% year on year increase in Japanese knotweed misrepresentation cases, with reference to how Environet's detection dogs can help.
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The Telegraph - October 2021
The Telegraph tells readers about Environet's recently patented Japanese knotweed biochar innovation.
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The Negotiator - October 2021
The Negotiator reports on the steep rise in Japanese knotweed legal claims, with comments from Environet's Nic Seal.
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Daily Express - October 2021
Daily Express delves into the issue of non declaration of Japanese knotweed during the stamp duty holiday, with comments from Environet's Nic Seal.
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The Times - September 2021
The Times home help section answers a query from a concerned homeowner about the bamboo in their neighbours garden.
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The Telegraph - September 2021
The Telegraph sets out a stark warning on the rise of reported Japanese knotweed cases.
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Worcester News - August 2021
Worcester News investigates a local residents concern about invasive weeds growing opposite Worcester Catherderal, with comments from Nic Seal.
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The Times - August 2021
Environet's MD Nic Seal answers a concerned homeowner who is struggling with Japanese knotweed encroaching from an adjacent church.
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BBC South Today - August 2021
Our Japanese knotweed Detection Dog Mac was thrilled to be featured on BBC South Today lunchtime and evening news on 13th August, carrying out a survey for a homeowner near Chichester! Caroline bought a property that was later discovered to have Japanese knotweed, so called on Mac to carry out a thorough search of the garden which confirmed two 20 metre squared infestations. Environet MD Nic Seal interviewed by BBC Reporter Sophia Seth about what to look out for, and what to do if you discover knotweed in your garden.
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The Times - August 2021
The Times talks to Luke Jones about the invasive bamboo at his North London flat.
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Herts Live - July 2021
Herts Live probe the latest YouGov research showing a only a fifth of residents in the East of England can recognise Japanese Knotweed.
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The Telegraph - July 2021
The Telegraph explores the cost of invasive species like Japanese knotweed to the UK economy.
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This is Money - July 2021
This is Money explores how the stamp duty rush may have caused costly legal mistakes including surveyors missing Japanese knotweed.
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Leicestershire Live- July 2021
Leicestershire Live takes an in depth look at Japanese knotweed throughout the year and what to look out for.
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Express Online- July 2021
The Express Online warns it's readers about Japanese knotweed infestations and how to spot them.
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Eastern Daily Press - June 2021
Eastern Daily Press examine Environet's heat map to discover how many knotweed infestations are in Norfolk.
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Homebuilding and Renovating - June 2021
Homebuilding and Renovating explores the issue of Japanese knotweed and how to treat it.
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Daily Mail - June 2021
Daily Mail delves into the new RICS guidelines on Japanese knotweed due to be published later in the year.
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Horticulture Week - June 2021
Horticulture Week discusses Environet's Japanese knotweed detection and removal methods.
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Property Mark - June 2021
Property Mark provides a thorough look at Japanese knotweed and the impact it can have on your property value and sale.
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This is Money - June 2021
This is Money talks to Environet Director Luke Walton about Japanese knotweed and the best methods to detect and deal with it.
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Birmingham Mail - June 2021
Birmingham Mail examines the impact of Japanese knotweed on the housing market in the Midlands and North, looking at Environet's heatmap to see the worse affected areas.
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Country Gardener Hampshire - June 2021
Country Gardener Hampshire warns of potential Japanese knotweed infestations in the area and recommends gardeners to consult Environet's heatmap.
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Bucks Free Press - May 2021
Bucks Free Press study Environet's Japanese knotweed heat map to determine the hot spots.
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Rightmove - May 2021
Rightmove with Ray Stevens, head of risk at Nationwide offers their advice about buying and selling properties affected with Japanese knotweed.
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The Times - May 2021
The Times answers questions about buying a property with Japanese knotweed.
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Surrey Live - May 2021
Surrey Live scrutinizes Environet's Surrey heatmap looking at infestations in Esher and Walton.
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BBC Radio Solent - May 2021
Environet MD Nic Seal discussed Japanese knotweed hotspots in the Solent area.
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Hampshire Live - May 2021
Hampshire Live ponders the local knotweed infestations ahead of the peak growing season.
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Coventry Live - May 2021
Coventry Live study Environet's heatmap to locate the worse affected areas in Coventry.
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BBC Radio West Midlands - May 2021
Caroline Martin talks to Environet MD Nic Seal about Japanese knotweed infestations in the West Midlands
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Liverpool Echo - May 2021
Liverpool Echo investigates the instances of Japanese knotweed recorded in Merseyside.
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Essex Live - May 2021
Essex Live talks with Mat Day, Environet's Regional Director for Essex about the Japanese knotweed hot spots to be found within Essex.
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Cornwall Live - May 2021
Cornwall Live investigates the worst infestations of Japanese knotweed in Devon and Cornwall with the help of Environet's heatmap.
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Express Online- May 2021
The Express Online talks to Nic Seal Environet's MD about the risks of not checking your new property for Japanese knotweed.
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BBC Radio Northampton - May 2021
Environet MD Nic Seal discussed Japanese knotweed hotspots in the Northampton area.
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The Independent - May 2021
The Independent discusses Environet's Japanese knotweed heatmap and the worse hit places in the UK.
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The Telegraph - May 2021
The Telegraph looks at the rise in Japanese knotweed court cases and the impact the plant has had on the UK housing market.
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Mail Online - May 2021
The Main Online examines Environet's interactive Japanese knotweed heat map and the worst affected places in the country.
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The Times - April 2021
The Times looks at the negative impact of the popular screening plant, bamboo with comments from Environet UK's Nic Seal.
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Mail Online- April 2021
The Mail Online talks to Environet UK about our recent warning to homeowners buying bamboo.
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Express Online- April 2021
Nic Seal, the founder and MD of Environet UK explains our bamboo warning to the Express Online.
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Country Living- April 2021
Country Living discusses the best ways to protect your garden against a runaway bamboo infestation with Environet.
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Plymouth Live- March 2021
Plymouth Live issues a warning to locals about Japanese knotweed after a large infestation found along the banks of the River Plym.
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Estate Agent Today- February 2021
Estate Agent Today delves into the impact the stamp duty holiday may have on sellers and buyers in relation to Japanese Knotweed.
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DIY Garden - January 2021
A useful article by the DIY Gardener investigating all things Japanese knotweed.
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Inside Conveyancing - January 2021
Inside Conveyancing examines the stark warning by Environet's founder and MD; Nic Seal about the risks of not properly investigating for Japanese knotweed on a property you are purchasing.
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Express - January 2021
The Express talks to Environet's Managing Director; Nic Seal, about the possible rise in legal cases where sellers have tried to conceal Japanese Knotweed on their property during the stamp duty suspension.
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