Professional Himalayan Balsam Removal In Bridgend And Throughout South & West Wales

Expert Himalayan Balsam Removal in Bridgend And All South & West Wales

Do you have a Himalayan Balsam problem on your domestic or commercial property in Bridgend ?

At Clearsafe Knotweed we have over 15 years experience treating all kinds of invasive weeds including Himalayan Balsam and cover Bridgend, Glamorgan and all South and West Wales.

With the recent surge in cases of problem Himalayan Balsam throughout the UK we know that acting swiftly is the key to preventing further spread which is why we can normally visit the property within 48 hours and offer a free no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote.

If left untreated Himalayan Balsam can quickly spread and become a bigger issue further down the line so give us a call for free on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your Himalayan Balsam problem.

What Is Himalayan Balsam ?

Himalayan Balsam ( Impatiens Glandulifera ) also known as Policeman’s Helmet, Jumping Jack or Indian Balsam amongst other names, originates from Northern India and is first believed to be imported to the UK in the 1830’s.

It is considered an invasive, non-native species and is a relative of the Busy Lizzie.

Originally introduced as a garden plant it quickly spread out into surrounding countryside due it’s aggressive and quick spreading nature and ability to outcompete surrounding native vegetation.

It is most commonly found along riverbanks and waste grounds and can thrive in most damp areas, with it’s sturdy characteristics meaning it can flourish in many different habitats.

Now illegal to plant or cause to spread intentionally in the wild, it is identified by it’s purple-pink and sometimes white helmet shaped flowers hence the nickname Policeman’s Helmet.

The plant can grow up to 3 metres tall and is now the tallest annual plant in the UK and has also been called the UK’s most attractive invasive plant.

Himalayan Balsam Spread

Himalayan Balsam flowers are very attractive to bees and it produces exploding seedpods which can scatter seeds up to 7 metres away from the plant with each plant capable of producing up to 800 seeds each, these often land in surrounding rivers where they are carried downstream enabling further spread.

It’s ability to grow in low light levels, quickly and densely means it can outcompete native plants and upset local eco systems which means that containing it’s spread has become quite a priority for ecologists.

Himalayan Balsam Control & Removal

As Himalayan Balsam is a shallow rooted annual plant controlling and removing it is not as problematic as plants with strong and complex root structures.

Removal methods can include :

Manual Removal – Pulling up the plants by hand ensuring all the roots are removed.

Cutting and Strimming – This can be effective if the stems are cut below the lowest node.

Chemical Treatment – Herbicides can be applied to the infestation.

Professional Himalayan Balsam Removal in Bridgend and All South & West Wales

Although discovering Himalayan Balsam on your property can be problematic, with fast action the infestation can be brought quickly under control.

We can normally visit the site within 48 hours and all clients receive a free no-obligation initial survey and quote so the infestation can be put under immediate management.

We cover all of Bridgend, Glamorgan and South and West Wales so if you think you may an issue with Himalayan Balsam on your property give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your problem.