How to prevent the spread of Invasive Weeds
At Helmrig Ltd, we have been dealing with invasive weeds for many years, and we have used various methods in the past to control and prevent the rapid spread of Japanese Knotweed. We have found the most effective way to combat it is by using CuTex, as part of a wider preventative strategy for affected land. We are proud to supply and install CuTex across the North of England and Scotland as an effective solution for invasive weed management. Get in touch with us for more information on CuTex, advice on invasive weed survey options and treatment quotes now.
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CuTex – an extremely effective method to dealing with Japanese Knotweed and other Invasive Weeds
CuTex is a copper composite root barrier that has proven an extremely efficient method of preventing ingress of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive weed species. In the past we have used various weed barrier options before adopting CuTex as our go-to method of dealing with this pernicious weed as part of a wider strategy to ensure your land is no longer compromised. As a permeable, geocomposite root barrier, CuTex still allows for soil drainage while creating a ‘zone of inhibition’ for root growth at the source through safely releasing Cu2+ ions, this creates a localised zone which causes roots to undergo a progressive collapse. Using a specially formulated design, CuTex consists of a copper sheet encapsulated between two high strength geotextiles.
The copper in the material acts as a signal layer that plants can grow from, with only minute quantities of copper released safely into the soil to prevent root growth which will not affect the biomass of surrounding plants. Typically, roots will cease to grow near this around 15mm from the barrier and nearby seeds will fail to establish. Through installing CuTex during development, this can provide an effective protection from invasive weeds and plants and avoid costly damage in the future from the extremely problematic Japanese Knotweed. This is particularly useful for the construction industry where it is essential to control this invasive native species before laying tarmac.
Recently, CuTex received RIBA accreditation for use as an Invasive Plant Root Barrier as part of a development.
Treatments for Japanese Knotweed
Helmrig Ltd can advise on the most appropriate root barrier designed for your situation and can develop and install a superior range of specialist root barriers to meet the varied demands of civil engineering, commercial development and tree related subsidence projects, together with issues with residential properties. Manufactured by Geofabrics, CuTex is an all-round solution to providing a safe and effective barrier to Field Horsetail (“Mare’s Tail”). We are proud to represent this product as a distributor across the Northwest and Scotland and have found it to give excellent results across a wide range of scenarios. Please see the reports and information provided below and get in touch to chat to us about how we can use CuTex to help you remove and control Field Horsetail on your property.
