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

Himalayan Balsam Removal Cardiff & South & West Wales

If you have discovered a Himalayan Balsam infestation on or around your property in Cardiff or throughout South & West Wales help is at hand.

Here at Clearsafe we have over 15 years experience in invasive weed removal and with a recent notable increase in cases of problem Himalayan Balsam we act fast to nip your problem in the bud before it spreads.

We cover Cardiff and the whole of South and West Wales and our clients include homeowners and prospective buyers as well as property developers and construction companies.

We offer a free no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote so if Himalayan Balsam is causing you a problem on your property give us a call for free on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your problem.

Himalayan Balsam 

Himalayan Balsam ( Impatiens Glandulifera ) is a non native plant originally from the Western Himalayas but now considered a naturalised species that is a relative of the Busy Lizzie.

It is known to be found often along riverbanks and populating waste spaces and has become quite a significant weed problem with it actually being illegal to plant it in the wild.

It can reach well over head height and can grow and spread quickly and aggressively, invading surrounding spaces and gardens and outcompeting and smothering native vegetation.

Controlling Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan balsam has become much more of an issue in recent times as it has spread with each plant capable of producing up to 800 seeds and the plant able shoot it’s seeds up to 7 metres away.

The plant has often been spread by people sharing seeds and once those seeds find their way into a river they are transported further afield. This is why you will find Himalayan Balsam often on river banks and surrounding areas.

It is now an offence to plant or cause Himalayan Balsam to grow in the wild, or intentionally release the seeds into the environment.

It can also only be transported by a registered waste carrier to suitably permitted or exempt sites.

Himalayan Balsam Removal

As with all invasive weeds here are a number of different options for removing Himalayan Balsam depending on the size and spread of the infected area.

These can include :

Manual Removal – pulling up Himalayan Balsam by the hands can be quite effective due to it’s shallow root system.

Cutting and Strimming – the important thing to remember is to cut below the first node, close to the ground to stop re-growth.

Chemical Treatment/Herbicides – Only in a controlled and highly targeted manner.

Expert Himalayan Balsam Removal in Cardiff and South & West Wales

As with any invasive plant or weed, acting quickly is key.

At Clearsafe we can normally visit the site within 48 hours and offer a free no-obligation initial survey and quote giving you peace of mind to know the problem is under immediate management.

With tailored packages to suit your exact requirements we cover all of Cardiff and South and West Wales so if you think you may have a Himalayan Balsam issue on your property give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your problem.