High Quality Bamboo Removal In Pontypool And Throughout South & West Wales

Professional Bamboo Removal in Pontypool and Throughout South & West Wales

Is problem bamboo causing you an issue on your property in Pontypool  ?

At Clearsafe we have over 15 years experience in treating and removing all kinds of invasive weeds and with the recent notable increase in cases of problem bamboo we act quickly to nip your issue in the bud before it can spread.

We treat all sizes of properties both commercial and domestic and provide our bamboo services throughout Monmouthshire and also cover all South and West Wales.

We provide all of our clients with a free, no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote and visit you as soon as possible as when know that prompt action is key when it comes to bamboo.

Although having problem bamboo on your property can become an expensive headache if left to spread, with prompt treatment the infestation can be stopped in it’s tracks and removed so call now on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your bamboo problem !

History Of Bamboo In The UK

Believed to be initially a native of Asia bamboo now grows naturally in numerous tropical climates around the world.

It has also been imported to non-native countries with reports of bamboo first being introduced to the UK in the 1800’s as a resilient and beautiful ornamental plant.

It’s ability to quickly grow and populate a garden or landscape has made it extremely popular with some varieties of bamboo documented at growing at one and a half inches in an hour.

Bamboo is actually a grass in the Bambusoideae subfamily of the evergreen grass family Poaceae (Gramineae) with certain varieties able to grow into actual forests.

With over 1400 varieties of bamboo documented there is wide diversity between the different bamboos which is why it is so important to first identify the type of bamboo you may be having issues with before beginning any treatment.

Problems With Bamboo

Bamboo’s extremely fast spreading and resilient nature makes it both a desirable and good looking ornamental plant but can also create problems when it spreads beyond it’s boundaries.

It can very aggressive and invasive, both to surrounding eco systems which it can quickly outcompete and to surrounding areas such as patio’s and driveways. Even foundations can be effected both on the property that bamboo is discovered on and surrounding properties as it can quickly spread beyond it’s desired boundaries.

It has an incredible sturdy and fast spreading rhizome network ( root structure ) that can mean shoots sprouting up through surrounding concrete structures, especially if cracks are present.

Most bamboos can generally be divided into two main categories :

Clumping Bamboo : Generally the tamer and easier to deal with as their short root structures do not generally expand too far from the original plant, normally in easy to recognise clumps.

Running Bamboo : The more problematic type of bamboo on the whole as it’s invasive and quick spreading roots can spread far from the original plant and penetrate surrounding properties.

Again, it is a vital first step to identify the exact variety and nature of the bamboo you may have present before any treatment and removal is begun.

Bamboo Treatment & Removal Methods

With over 1400 documented varieties of bamboo, treatment and removal methods can vary depending on the exact type of bamboo and the size and scope of the infected area.

Once the variety of bamboo is identified there are a few different treatment options again depending on the exact characteristics of the spread.

These can include :

Manual Removal – Mowing, cutting or pruning of the bamboo. Removing the visible above ground canes is the first step before the removal of the root structure.

Mechanical Bamboo Excavation – For larger infestations it may be necessary for mechanical excavations depending on the size and scope.

Physical / Rhizome Barrier Installation – Barriers are inserted into the ground to physically prevent the roots from spreading out around them.

Herbicide Treatment – Chemical treatments can be undertaken ensuring there is no spill over and damage to surrounding plants.

Ongoing Observation

The most important part of any bamboo removal treatment is the ongoing surveillance of the area the bamboo has been removed from.

Bamboo is incredible sturdy and resilient and growth can re-occur if even the smallest fragment of root structure ( rhizome ) is left behind.

if this occurs then the sooner this can be detected and acted upon the better.

Expert Bamboo Removal in Pontypool, Monmouthshire and All South & West Wales

If bamboo is creating problems for you on or around your domestic or commercial property in Pontypool then don’t wait. Delaying treating the problem only makes it more expensive in the long run.

At Clearsafe Knotweed we come highly recommended and pride ourselves on acting quickly. We aim to visit the site of the infestation within 48 hours wherever possible for an initial survey and cover all of South and West Wales.

All our surveys are conducted by one of our two lead surveyors James and James ( Stevenson and Edwards) and we are always just a phone call away to answer any questions you may have so give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your bamboo problem.