Horsetail & Mare’s Tail Weed Removal & Control Services
Eco Control Solutions delivers professional treatment for horsetail (also known as mare’s tail), a persistent and highly invasive perennial weed. These plants are increasingly found in landscaped areas, poor soils, and new-build environments, where they can grow through man-made surfaces including tarmac and paving.
Why choose us for horsetail and mare’s tail removal?
We combine excavation, root membrane installation, and licensed herbicide treatment to tackle both the above-ground growth and the underground rhizomes. This approach was developed by our ecology team through direct site experience and is tailored to suit each project.
With over 50 years’ combined experience in invasive weed control, Eco Control Solutions is trusted across the UK and Ireland for delivering effective, site-specific removal backed by long-term oversight.
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 inspect the site in person or assess submitted images to confirm the presence of horsetail or mare’s tail and check for surface damage or underground spread.
Treatment recommendation
You’ll receive a tailored plan outlining the most suitable approach for your site. This may involve excavation, herbicide, physical barriers, or a combination, depending on the species and extent of the issue.
Specialist removal carried out on site
Our trained operatives deliver the chosen treatment safely and in line with the conditions of the site. All work is carried out using approved methods and materials.
Follow-up and documentation
Where needed, we revisit the site to monitor for regrowth and issue all relevant documentation to support compliance and long-term management.
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.
