Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) on Apr 24, 2017
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Description of specimen
Knotweed. Really bad this year
Commentary
Hi, Rich. Thanks for your email. We generally get going on our knotweed treatments in mid- to late-summer, and it's usually an herbicide treatment. Feel free to check through some of the earlier hotline reports for knotweed or drop me a line (mitch.bixby@portlandoregon.gov).
-Mitch
Mitch Bixby
May 3, 2017, 1:23 a.m.
Remedy
Oregon State University's Solve Pest Problems page has some great information about how to get rid of knotweeds Solve Pest Problems
This is a tricky weed to manage. Consider reaching out to your local Soil & Water Conservation District for technical advice.
Location
1540 N Watts St. It's my house. I have knotweed in the front and a lot of it in the back.
Expert Reviewer
Mr. Mitch Bixby City of Portland - Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)
-Mitch
Mitch Bixby
May 3, 2017, 1:23 a.m.