What is Integrated Weed Management?
Integrated Weed Management (IWM) - we explain the benefits of adopting IWM as part of your weed control strategy.
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Property management interview
We caught up with Mike Brown, Director of Bellharbour.co.uk on the challenges of managing the outdoor spaces of high-end properties.
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How to Remove Bamboo
Bamboo removal can be a challenging task. In this blog we look at how to remove Bamboo completely. Get rid of unwanted Bamboo for good!
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How to remove winter Moss and Algae
In this blog we explain how to remove winter moss and algae to avoid slip hazards on hard surfaces such as footpaths and sports tracks.
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The Government’s 25 Year Environmental Improvement Plan
Key takeouts from the Government’s 25 Year Environmental Improvement Plan, launched by DEFRA outlines plans for protecting ecosystems.
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How to identify Bamboo species
How can you tell which variety of bamboo you have? The useful identification tips in this blog will help you with identifying bamboo types!
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Ditches – the unsung heroes of rural flood defence
Ditches play an important role in creating flood defences so our ditch clearance services are vital and ideally carried out during winter.
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Tax Relief For Contaminated Ground
LRR is a tax relief against Corporation Tax that many UK companies can benefit from. Find out more about LRR, who can apply and what the criteria is for claims.
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2023 predictions
What will 2023 bring for invasive weed control? Firstly we wish a warm welcome to 2023 to all our customers and clients across the UK – old and new! In this blog we share some of our predictions for the year and our promises to you. We will continue to evolve new ways to control…
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Rhododendron Jungles are killing Scottish Rainforests
Invasive Rhododendron ponticum is a major problem in the UK, and especially in Scottish forestry areas. We explain the importance of Rhododendron removal.
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In the office with…
In the office with Lianne Burton, we asked her to share some details about her role as a Surveyors Co-Ordinator.
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Managing Winter heliotrope
Invasive Winter heliotrope (Petasites pyrenaicus) spreads fast! Here we list sustainable options for managing Winter heliotrope spread.
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Wisteria in the kitchen!
Invasive Wisteria may be a beautiful canopy of lilac or white flowers but who knew it could bore its way through walls to invade a kitchen!
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Bamboo: A popular plant with a dark side
When it comes to plants that cause damage to property, Bamboo is similar to the dreaded Japanese knotweed. We can solve your Bamboo issues.
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Beware the Honey fungi
Find out how to treat Honey fungi - a deadly parasite that attacks and kills trees and shrubs, causing issues for landowners and managers.
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4 things landowners can do to support flood defence
In this post we discuss 4 environmentally conscious things people can do to support flood defence through land management.
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Things are heating up: Alien elimination and adaptation
As climate change causes increasing environmental issues, we look at alien species adaptation and how we may also need to adapt.
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Invasive species, the all-year round hidden enemy!
Is invasive weed control seasonal? In this article we explain why weed control is an all year round challenge.
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The Invasion of the Oak Processionary Moth
In this post we tell you how to identify the Oak Processionary Moth, why it should be controlled and what to do if you come into contact.
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6 things landowners should do this winter
In this post we go over some key things that you can get done on and around your property to get on top of winter land maintenance.
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Contamination and Geotech Expo 2022
We officially launched the new brand Environment Controls at this year's Expo held at NEC Birmingham 14-15th Sept, joining 149 other exhibitors - the UK's largest event for contaminated land, air and water.
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Things are heating up: Alien Invasion!
Climate change and invasive species - how will this impact our lives in the decades to come? Read the full article to find out.
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Environment Controls launches
Japanese Knotweed Ltd (JKL) is expanding its services and launching a new sister brand called Environment Controls (EC).
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An interview with Darren Greatbatch
We spoke with Darren Greatbatch, Specialist Advisory Manager about the benefits Environment Controls specialist services will provide.
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The UK’s most poisonous plant
The UK’s most poisonous plant, also known as Dead Man's Fingers is highly toxic if ingested. Discover more about Hemlock water dropwort.
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Hemlock – do not misidentify this plant
We’ve put this brief but important article together to alert you of the extreme toxicity of Hemlock, and how to identify it.
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The Glyphosate Debate by Darren Greatbatch
What is Glyphosate and why does it get such bad press? Our expert gives his views on Glyphosate and why it's still the best herbicide to use.
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IN THE FIELD WITH DARREN GREATBATCH
Darren Greatbatch, our Specialist Advisory Manager took one of our surveyors on a ragwort training session in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Classed as an ‘injurious’ weed, due to its toxicity levels, this species can grow up to 1m high.
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Director gets hands on!
Company Director and team volunteered to help The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust tackle Himalayan balsam along the Cadnam River.
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Accreditations – why do they matter?
Standards across the weed control industry are tightening. In this article we explain why industry standard accreditations matter.
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