Weed Control Solutions
WWCS stands for "Wessex Weed Control Solutions" this is how our company started, providing a specialist weed control service to the industrial and amenity markets. We evolved and grew organically largely thanks to our clients' requests, and gradually built our expertise in landscape design and regeneration, horticultural maintenance, arboriculture, pest control and wildlife management.
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) treatment.
Background to the problem
Japanese knotweed was introduced from Asia to Europe in the mid-nineteenth century as an ornamental and fodder plant. It is capable of growing to a height of 2-3 metres, with flecked bamboo-like stems, arching branches and clusters of creamy white flowers appearing late in the season. Reproduction is primarily by vegetative regeneration of rhizomes and fresh stems. The rhizome system may extend from a parent plant up to 7 metres laterally and to a depth of 3 metres. Very small fragments of rhizome (as little as 0.7g) give rise to new plants.
The extensive underground rhizome system sustains the plant even when top growth is removed. Therefore, the aim of any control programme should be to target the rhizomes. This is best achieved using a chemical treatment.We employ state of the art techniques for accurate application of weed control products, ensuring that a cost effective solution is achieved, whilst endeavouring to protect the environment from over treatment of herbicides. All of our operatives are fully trained and qualified in the latest weed control techniques.
Our Services Include:
- Complete weed control on hard standing, soft and gravel surfaces
- Selective weed control for control of broadleaf weeds in grass
- Specialists in the management and treatment of Japanese Knotweed
- Disease/pest control in turf, plants and trees
- Grass growth control, retardation of grass growth
- Aquatic weed control - Yes, marginal, submerged and floating weeds can be treated!
- Moss & algae control in fine turf and on hard standing surfaces
- Treatment of Ivy, Mare's Tail, Ragwort and many others
Call WWCS now on 0800 731 4879 for a free no obligation quotation.
