Himalayan Balsam Removal in the South East

Expert Himalayan Balsam Removal for Property Owners

Himalayan Balsam Removal covers the South East, with local teams in 38 towns and cities across the region.

Where Do We Cover in the South East?

Choose your nearest town or city below for local details and to request a quote.

38 towns we cover in the South East
Other areas we cover in the South East87 places

Abingdon, Aldershot, Alton, Amersham, Amersham on the Hill, Andover, Ascot, Bexhill-on-Sea, Bicester, Bishopstoke, Bordon, Broadstairs, Burgess Hill, Camberley, Carterton, Caterham, Chertsey, Chessington, Chichester, Cobham, Cowes, Cowley, Crowborough, Crowthorne, Deal, Didcot, Dorking, Dover, East Grinstead, East Molesey, Egham, Emsworth, Fareham, Farnham, Faversham, Fleet, Godalming, Hailsham, Hampton, Hartley, Haslemere, Havant, Hayling Island, Haywards Heath, Hedge End, Herne Bay, Hook, Horley, Hythe, Lancing, Leatherhead, Lewes, Longfield, Lower Earley, Marlow, Newbury, Peacehaven, Portslade, Ramsgate, Reigate, Rochester, Romsey, Rottingdean, Ryde, Salisbury, Sandhurst, Sandown, Seaford, Sevenoaks, Shoreham-by-Sea, South Hayling, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surbiton, Tadley, Thatcham, Tonbridge, Totton, Uckfield, Walton-on-Thames, West Molesey, Weybridge, Whitstable, Winchester, Windsor, Witney, Wokingham, Yateley.

How Is Himalayan Balsam Controlled in the South East?

Himalayan balsam is an annual, so the whole job is stopping it setting seed. Plants are pulled or cut below the lowest node between June and August, before the pods ripen and fire seed several metres. Seed in the soil stays viable for about two years, so a site needs two or three seasons of follow-up. Work near water is timed and licensed to protect the bank.

What Are the Rules on Himalayan Balsam in the South East?

Himalayan balsam is listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which makes it an offence to plant it or cause it to grow in the wild. It is also a species of special concern under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019, which bans keeping, selling and releasing it.

Neighbouring Regions

We also cover Greater London, the East of England and the South West. For the full list nationwide, see our areas we cover page.

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