The access to the property is open, via their drive which goes into the back of the property. I can access on my side as long as I don't have to get down to the roots as only about 1foot between my brick wall and their wooden fence.
So when I spray/pour poison (did anyone say which poison) down the hollow stems, I should take dated photos then?
Should I write to the exec before or after I've treated the plants?
By the way, has anyone heard about the parasites Aphalara itadori, an insect native to Japan that only eats the sap from Japanese knotweed. Currently being trialed in few areas in UK by Cabi.org.uk? Trials started approx 2010 and won't be introduced to all UK until determined safe to flora and fauna, which won't be for anther few years.
My land deeds and the professional surveyor from www.knotweed.co.uk was certain it was their land.If I put that question to them they would simply state it's my land up where their wooden fence is.
This house was terraced until bomb took out next door, so extends beyond boundary which is confusing the poor little dears.
As far as I know the pouring-poison-into-the-stems method has to be done just above the soil level at the base of the stems; not high up. The whole point is to get the weedkiller into the roots.
I would get the knotweed professionally treated then you can answer the pre-contract queries truthfully, provide the guarantee provided by the professional company and avoid the risk of litigation against you should the knotweed reappear.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi Buddyboy, thank you for pointing out the link was for info only, I was almost suspecting you of advertising ; ) and thank you for your second message showing that I can get the stuff a lot cheaper. The trouble with treating it myself is that there would be no 10 year guarantee to appease a mortgage company if/when I want to sell the property. Apparently some mortgage companies will not even consider giving a mortgage on properties with jk on or near them, and others stipulate that jk must be 7 metres away, this patch is 3 metres away.
Thank you for the link Dovefromabove, it was Nic Seal of Environet UK that put me on the expensive legal course. According to his website just a report will cost £400, can't see a price for treatment but believe it to be about £3000. I can't think of another way, other than using professionals, you could get the 10 year guarantee?
I'm just wondering whether, if you're sure the JKW is coming from the neighbouring property, it might be worth you taking the Housing Association to the Small Claims Court seeking the cost of you hiring a professional company to remedy the problem caused by their neglect of their responsibilities?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Please dont not tell any potential buyer of your home, the old woman and her son who sold my Daughter their house deliberatly did this and cut it down so the survayor did not see it.. It is growing right next to a neighbours wall and now my Daughter has a potentialy unsaleable house and possible mega expence from the neighbour if it has caused ant damage as yet unseen.
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The access to the property is open, via their drive which goes into the back of the property. I can access on my side as long as I don't have to get down to the roots as only about 1foot between my brick wall and their wooden fence.
So when I spray/pour poison (did anyone say which poison) down the hollow stems, I should take dated photos then?
Should I write to the exec before or after I've treated the plants?
By the way, has anyone heard about the parasites Aphalara itadori, an insect native to Japan that only eats the sap from Japanese knotweed. Currently being trialed in few areas in UK by Cabi.org.uk? Trials started approx 2010 and won't be introduced to all UK until determined safe to flora and fauna, which won't be for anther few years.
My land deeds and the professional surveyor from www.knotweed.co.uk was certain it was their land.If I put that question to them they would simply state it's my land up where their wooden fence is.
This house was terraced until bomb took out next door, so extends beyond boundary which is confusing the poor little dears.
I suppose if they really feel I own the land, they would try to sue me. Perhaps they will convince themselves I do.
Thank you Welshonion.
This may be of interest http://www.solicitorsjournal.com/property/conveyancing/disclosing-knowledge-knotweed-needs-be-more-transparent
I would get the knotweed professionally treated then you can answer the pre-contract queries truthfully, provide the guarantee provided by the professional company and avoid the risk of litigation against you should the knotweed reappear.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi Buddyboy, thank you for pointing out the link was for info only, I was almost suspecting you of advertising ; ) and thank you for your second message showing that I can get the stuff a lot cheaper. The trouble with treating it myself is that there would be no 10 year guarantee to appease a mortgage company if/when I want to sell the property. Apparently some mortgage companies will not even consider giving a mortgage on properties with jk on or near them, and others stipulate that jk must be 7 metres away, this patch is 3 metres away.
Thank you for the link Dovefromabove, it was Nic Seal of Environet UK that put me on the expensive legal course. According to his website just a report will cost £400, can't see a price for treatment but believe it to be about £3000. I can't think of another way, other than using professionals, you could get the 10 year guarantee?
Some other points made on another forum asked same question: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5335377&highlight=
I'm just wondering whether, if you're sure the JKW is coming from the neighbouring property, it might be worth you taking the Housing Association to the Small Claims Court seeking the cost of you hiring a professional company to remedy the problem caused by their neglect of their responsibilities?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Please dont not tell any potential buyer of your home, the old woman and her son who sold my Daughter their house deliberatly did this and cut it down so the survayor did not see it.. It is growing right next to a neighbours wall and now my Daughter has a potentialy unsaleable house and possible mega expence from the neighbour if it has caused ant damage as yet unseen.