Ragwort Removal & Control Services
Eco Control Solutions provides specialist treatment for ragwort, a highly toxic weed native to the UK. While often found in poor-quality soils, it poses a serious risk to livestock and is covered under the Weeds Act 1959 on agricultural land.
Why choose us for Ragwort removal?
Ragwort is one of the most toxic and persistent weeds found across the UK, especially in poor-quality soils and grazing land. Our herbicidal control programme is designed to eliminate active growth and help exhaust the seed bank without excavation or soil disposal.
With over 50 years’ combined experience in invasive weed control, Eco Control Solutions is trusted to manage high-risk species safely, discreetly, and in full compliance with the Weeds Act where applicable.
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 visit in person to confirm the presence of ragwort and assess the spread, density, and nearby risk factors.
Treatment recommendation
You’ll receive a site-specific plan with the proposed herbicide method and timing. The goal is to suppress existing growth and reduce seed bank viability.
Safe herbicide application
Treatment is carried out by trained operatives using licensed methods. We avoid disruption while ensuring the work is effective and compliant.
Monitoring and documentation
Follow-up visits can be arranged to check for regrowth, and full documentation is supplied to support land management or compliance needs.
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.
