Experts have revealed the worst hotspots in Leeds for Japanese knotweed.
Japanese knotweed, an invasive plant that could destroy your home, has been found in a number of areas around Leeds. Pictures: Adobe Stock/Environet
“Knotweed is easily identifiable during summer, but as we head through the autumn and into winter, the above-ground growth dies back and it becomes much harder to spot. It’s also easier to conceal, so anyone viewing a property to buy should be extra careful. There are lots of horror stories out there but the with professional help, knotweed can be successfully treated and a property’s value can be largely restored.
According to the interactive heatmap there have been 40 reported knotweed occurrences within 4km of Leeds Station, 66 reported knotweed occurrences within 4km of Headingley Stadium and 23 reported knotweed occurrences within 4km of Elland Road. Tackling knotweed costs the UK economy nearly £250 million a year and homeowners are one of the groups most at risk – not only from potential damage to their property, outbuildings and gardens, which can be costly to repair, but also from legal risks arising from encroachment or when properties are sold.
Environet estimates that approximately 5 per cent of homes across the UK are currently affected by Japanese knotweed.
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