Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is taking over properties, wetlands, forests and other areas. It can cause major damage to foundations and septic systems and decrease the value of your property. It looks like bamboo but isn’t. It’s invasive in many parts of the US and other parts of the world. There are different ways to go about management and removal. I think the best way to attack it is to research best practices at University extension programs. I am not an expert but my understandin

Plants like Japanese knotweed, Tree of Heaven buckthorn and oriental bittersweet take over yards, neighborhoods and wild areas. The ecological impact is devastating. Many people falsely compare targeted application of the herbicide glyphosate for these types of plants to frequent spraying used in large-scale agriculture. They are not the same.The treatment window for knotweed is now. I am not an expert in this but my understanding is that the size of it will determine the approach. (Tall will li