Himalayan Balsam Removal & Control Services
Eco Control Solutions carries out Himalayan balsam removal and control for sites across the UK and Ireland. This fast-growing plant can quickly spread if left unmanaged, especially near rivers, paths and open land. Our team assesses each site and recommends a practical removal plan based on what’s needed and what the site allows.
Why choose us for Himalayan balsam removal?
At Eco Control Solutions, we bring over 50 years of combined experience in managing invasive weeds across the UK and Ireland. Himalayan balsam poses a major risk to riverbanks, causing erosion, habitat loss, and increased flood risk, and we know how to deal with it.
How does it work?
Site visit or
photo ID
We assess the site using images or by arranging a visit, confirming the presence and extent of the knotweed.
Treatment recommendation
You’ll receive a clear plan outlining the best removal method, herbicidal, excavation, burial or translocation, based on your needs.
Removal carried out
with precision
We deliver the chosen treatment using licensed methods, whether that’s excavation, spraying, or burial, while keeping the site safe, compliant and contained throughout.
Ongoing protection and
full documentation
Backed by a 10-year warranty and Optional Insurance Guarantee.
All documentation is issued for legal, lender or planning use, giving you long term peace of mind.
Site visit or
photo identification
We assess the site using images or by carrying out a visit to confirm the presence of Himalayan balsam and understand the extent of the spread.
Treatment recommendation
You’ll receive a clear plan outlining the best course of action based on the site and how the plant is growing. This may include herbicide treatment using licensed methods.
Removal and control carried out on site
Work is delivered by trained professionals using methods designed to remove the plant while helping to exhaust the seed bank. No soil removal is required.
Licensing and
follow-up
If herbicide is needed near water, we’ll apply for the necessary licences on your behalf. Follow-up visits can be arranged to monitor the site and check for regrowth.
Residential property
Japanese Knotweed Excavation and Removal in Residential Property
Our client was the owner of a residential property with very limited access to the rear of the house, which comprised of a decked terrace overlooking a long, narrow garden, which sat several feet lower than the house. There were two infestations of Japanese Knotweed present within the garden. The first was growing underneath and around a garden shed, the second was growing in a rockery that had previously been a pond. The client opted for a full excavation and removal, rather than a treatment solution, as they had plans to redesign the garden.
Discover more of our Invasive Weed Removal services
We cover a wide range of invasive species including Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Bamboo, and Horsetail & mare’s tail. Every treatment is site-specific, backed by expert support and decades of experience.
Excavation & Weed Disposal Services
We fully excavate Japanese Knotweed, removing all viable rhizomes. The contaminated soil is handled according to regulations and disposed of at a licensed landfill.
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Ragwort Removal & Control Services
At ECS, we use a professional herbicidal control program designed to eliminate active growth and exhaust the seed bank without requiring soil excavation.
Horsetail & Mare’s Tail Weed Removal & Control Services
Using tailored strategies and licensed herbicides, we eliminate the problem at the root – backed by a 10-year warranty for lasting peace of mind.
