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Knowledge Hub

Whether you’re a homeowner, a property professional or work in construction, our Knowledge Hub contains everything you need to know about invasive plants, all in one handy location

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Guides

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Japanese Knotweed UK Heatmap

Exposed™: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap is an interactive online heatmap of Japanese knotweed sightings across the UK.
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A Guide to Mortgages and Japanese Knotweed

Understand how the presence of Japanese knotweed could affect your mortgage.
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Japanese Knotweed Insurance Guide

Making sure you have the right protection against the costs associated with the discovery of Japanese knotweed.

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Blogs

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May 16, 2025
3 minutes read

Best gardening practices to reduce invasive species risk

Invasive non-native species (INNS) pose significant threats to our native ecosystems, outcompeting indigenous flora and disrupting wildlife habitats. While managing existing invasives is crucial, proactive measures to promote native biodiversity are equally important.
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May 1, 2025
3 minutes read

Impact of Invasive Weeds on Native Wildlife

In this blog, we explore how invasive non-native weeds affect native wildlife in the UK and why early intervention is key to protecting our fragile ecosystems.
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April 17, 2025
6 minutes read

10 questions for Emily’s 10-year anniversary

We ask director, Emily Grant 10 questions about her decade at Environet, in a piece that reflects how life, and the business has changed in that time.
March 5, 2025
4 minutes read

10 questions for Luke’s 10-year anniversary

We ask director, Luke Walton 10 questions about his decade at Environet, in a piece that reflects his observations of the invasives industry and his journey to directorship.
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September 17, 2020
2 minutes read

Rare Bohemian knotweed found in Buckinghamshire garden

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February 13, 2023
2 minutes read

JustCheck™ – Japanese knotweed protection offers peace of mind to homebuyers and sellers from Japanese knotweed

We’ve launched a new survey, JustCheck™ aimed at homebuyers and sellers who want more certainty on whether or not a property is affected by Japanese knotweed.
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August 14, 2023
3 minutes read

Should you burn Japanese knotweed?

When searching google for DIY methods of removing Japanese knotweed, you may have stumbled across a few articles saying that burning Japanese knotweed should be considered, but don’t believe everything you read online.
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October 18, 2024
3 minutes read

Bamboo Removal Guarantees: A New Standard in Property Protection

For years, the spotlight has been on Japanese knotweed, but as awareness of bamboo's destructive potential grows, so too does the demand for reliable removal solutions. Recognising this, Environet has launched the UK’s first insurance-backed guarantee (IBG) for bamboo removal—a significant milestone in the battle against this persistent plant.

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Webinars and seminars

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March 10, 2023
3 minutes read

Webinars and Seminars

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March 21, 2023
1 minute read

‘How does Japanese knotweed affect property sales’

This morning, our Managing Director and Founder, Nic Seal, guest presented a webinar for leading conveyancing body, Searches UK. Nic presented the webinar ‘How does Japanese knotweed affect property sales’ to over 170 registrants.
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March 21, 2023
1 minute read

“How to identify invasive plants and understand the risk they present”

Last week, we were thrilled to have one of our directors, Emily Grant, present to an audience of knowledgeable property professionals, including chartered surveyors and property developers, her latest webinar, ‘How to identify invasive plants and understand the risks they present’ which took place, with limited capacity on Tuesday 14th March,10am.

expert research

Beacon

There’s a lot of misleading information about Japanese knotweed, and other invasive plants, so we thought we’d share our knowledge and expertise. Our articles are designed to provide impartial honest information, written by experts, to make you better informed.

March 31, 2025
1 minute read

Early intervention is crucial when dealing with invasive plants on site.

Our March information paper looks at the benefits that developers can gain by ensuring early intervention with invasive plants on site.
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December 18, 2024
1 minute read

How can homebuyers be protected from the risks posed by bamboo?

Our December information paper explore the current framework for highlighting invasive bamboo during property transactions and provides advice on how surveyors and conveyancers can better protect their clients.
October 3, 2024
1 minute read

A decade of change. Homeowners are opting for excavation of knotweed over herbicide.

Our September information paper highlights the changing trends in residential treatment programmes for Japanese knotweed over the last decade.
Japanese knotweed encroachment on a residential site
May 20, 2024
1 minute read

Mitigating the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation

This edition focuses on ways to mitigate the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation.

Start fixing your invasive plant problem today by requesting a survey

Rest assured, where invasive species are identified at an early stage and tackled correctly, problems can usually be avoided. Our specialist consultants complete thorough surveys to identify the extent of the problem. Our plans aren’t one-size-fits-all; they’re customised to tackle the invasive species at your property effectively, taking account of all of your requirements. 

GET IN TOUCH

Our team of experts is available between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday to answer your enquiries and advise you on the next steps

Want a survey?

If you already know you have an invasive plant problem, you can request a survey online in less than two minutes by providing a few brief details. A member of the team will swiftly come back to you with further information and our availability.

Need quick plant identification?

Simply upload a few images of your problem plant to our identification form and one of our invasive plant experts will take a look and let you know, free of charge what you are dealing with. We’ll also be there to help with next steps where necessary. 

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