Professional Himalayan Balsam Removal In Port Talbot And Throughout South & West Wales

Expert Himalayan Balsam Removal in Port Talbot And All South & West Wales

For professional, cost effective Himalayan Balsam Removal in Port Talbot, Clearsafe Knotweed have over 15 years experience in treating all kinds of invasive weeds and cover Glamorgan and the whole of South and West Wales.

With cases of problem Himalayan Balsam rising in recent times we know that taking quick action is the key to preventing further spread and treatment costs and act fast to nip your problem in the bud as swiftly and easily as possible.

That is why we offer a free no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote usually within 48 hours.

We treat all kinds of infestations in both domestic and commercial settings and service all types of clients from homeowners and buyers to property developers and construction companies.

Himalayan Balsam spreads incredibly quickly and aggressively and can be extremely invasive if left untreated so if you suspect it’s presence on or around your domestic or commercial property call us for free on 0800 634 9275 and let us quickly and efficiently get to the root of your problem.

Himalayan Balsam 

As it’s name would imply Himalayan Balsam ( Impatiens Glandulifera ) originates from the Western Himalayas and was first introduced to these shores in the 1830’s as a garden plant.

Due to it’s quick and aggressive spread it quickly escaped it’s initial surroundings to become widely naturalised particularly along riverbanks and wet habitats.

Generally identified by it’s distinctive purple, pink and white helmet shaped flowers which have given it one of it’s nicknames “Policemans Helmet” as well as “Kiss Me On The Mountain” as a nod to it’s Himalayan heritage it can grow up to 3 metres tall and is actually the UK’s largest annual plant, usually flowering between June and October.

It can grown in a wild variety of habitats that other plants cannot survive in and often shades out native species causing problems for local eco-systems.

Spread of Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam has spread far and wide due mainly to it’s densely packed seed pods that explode open when ripe and can shoot seeds up to 7 metres away from the host plant.

With each plant able to produce approximately 800 seeds it often scatters these seeds into surrounding rivers and waterways which then get washed downstream by the current creating further infestations.

With it’s ability to thrive in very low light levels and outcompete local species it has now become such an invasive problem that it is now illegal to plant Himalayan Balsam or release it into the environment.

Himalayan Balsam Treatment & Removal Methods

As with any invasive weed removal, methods for treating Himalayan Balsam can vary depending on the size and nature of the infestation and spread.

Removal methods for Himalayan Balsam include :

Mowing or Strimming the plant to remove the visible above-ground plant.

Removal of the roots ensuring no root structure is left behind.

Chemically treating the infected area with Herbicide.

Professional Himalayan Balsam Removal in Port Talbot and All South & West Wales

As with all invasive weed treatment and removals, acting swiftly is the key to stop the spread of Himalayan Balsam.

That’s why we can normally visit your property within 48 hours whether it is domestic or commercial and no matter the size of the infestation to give you peace of mind knowing the problem is under immediate management.

We pride ourselves on the personal touch and all prospective customers receive a free no-obligation initial site visit, survey and quote from one of our lead surveyors James and James ( just to keep things simple.)

We are only ever a phone call away throughout the entire treatment and removal process and cover Port Talbot, Glamorgan and all of  South and West Wales so give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your Himalayan Balsam problem.