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

Himalayan Balsam Removal in Newport, Monmouthshire & All South & West Wales

Have you discovered a Himalayan Balsam infestation on or around your domestic or commercial property in Newport or throughout South & West Wales ?

At Clearsafe Knotweed we have over 15 years experience in removing all kinds of invasive weeds including Himalayan Balsam and act quickly to nip your problem in the bud so it does not become a major issue.

Our clients include homeowners and prospective buyers as well as property developers and construction companies and we work across all kinds of settings from individual gardens to major on-site projects.

We offer our services across Newport, Monmouthshire and the whole of South and West Wales and offer a free no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote to all potential customers.

We know that acting quickly to get your issue under control is key so if Himalayan Balsam is causing you a problem on your domestic or commercial 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 and invasive species of plant that was originally believed to have been imported from the Western Himalayas in the 1800’s.

Identifiable by it’s purple / pink helmet shaped flowers and with stems up to two metres in height it can often be found in large clumps on riverbanks and waste and woodland areas.

Again like Japanese Knotweed it is a very aggressive and quick spreading plant and can quickly penetrate surrounding areas including gardens, where it can quickly out compete other, more desirable plants.

Himalayan Balsam Control

As it has continued to spread throughout the UK Himalayan Balsam has become more of an issue, so much so that it is now illegal to plant or cause Himalayan Balsam to grow in the wild, or intentionally release the seeds into the environment and it can also only be transported by a registered waste carrier to suitably authorised sites.

It is an incredible fast and aggressive spreader with each stem able to produce up to 800 seeds from its pods which can shoot it’s seeds up to seven metres away when ripe.

As Himalayan Balsam is often found on riverbanks these seeds are often shot out into the river which carries them downstream, where they take root and establish themselves on other riverbank areas.

Removing Himalayan Balsam

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

These can include :

Removing Manually – Pulling up or digging out Himalayan Balsam by the hands can be effective due to it’s shallow root system. This is best done before they flower.

Cutting & Strimming – It is important to cut as close to the ground as possible.

Chemical Treatment – Targeted weedkillers can be used  in a controlled environment.

Expert Himalayan Balsam Removal Newport and Throughout South & West Wales

With any invasive plant or weed, acting as soon as possible to bring the problem under control is crucial, and Himalayan Balsam is no different.

At Clearsafe we can usually visit you within 48 hours whether it is a domestic or commercial property and offer all clients a free no-obligation initial survey and quote.

We offer our services across all of Newport and South and West Wales so if you are having an issue with Himalayan Balsam give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your problem.