Stem injection of invasive species

For the last decade Japanese Knotweed Control has been using the stem injection technique pioneered in the UK by its sister company Stem Injection Systems (Europe) Limited.

Stem injection is one of the most successful and proven methods in which to treat Japanese knotweed which is ecologically sound and saves money over time.

Using a specialist tool designed to inject a measured amount of herbicide directly into the target species, this process is by far the most cost effective, ecologically sensitive and timely method of treatment. It allows treatment to be successfully completed on healthy Japanese knotweed in one growing season by supressing the growth with the plant naturally rotting into the soil over time.

The patented JK1000 injection tool has been specifically designed for herbicide application and successfully tried and tested for over a decade both in the UK and within Europe and the United States. Studies from leading universities around the world have demonstrated the advantages of using stem injection over other herbicide methods and it is now being specified within tenders as the preferred method of treatment.

The key benefits with stem injection is that it’s specific to the target species and highly successful on healthy vibrant plants. As a contractor the key advantage over traditional foliar application is that work can be carried out in all weathers including howling gales and torrential rain.

Other species of hollow cane invasive plants can be successfully treated by stem injection including Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam.