Do you see Japanese knotweed? Report it right away!

Japanese knotweed (JDK) is a plant that multiplies enormously fast, to the detriment of natural vegetation. Not only that: with its strong root system, JDK affects roads, pipes and buildings. An unusual and unwanted plant, it is difficult to eradicate.

To inform residents about the JDK, we recorded a video with explanations and images: 

JDK locations in Son and Breugel

Countless ways to eradicate Japanese knotweed have been tried, but it is proving very difficult. Currently, "depletion" seems to be the best method. Exhaustion involves removing the parts that protrude above the ground. Again and again. Until eventually the plant is 'exhausted' and therefore eradicated. Joep Thurlings, a resident of Son en Breugel, has experience with this method of control. Together with a team of volunteers, he is committed to eradicating the JDK in cooperation with the municipality. It is important to map all the places where the JDK occurs Map 

Recognizing the JDK

With the JDK, it is noticeable that the young shoots are reddish-brown in color and at the nodes-that is, the places where the leaves are attached to the stems-the stems are colored reddish-brown. Other plants do not have this. On this page there are all kinds of pictures to help identify the plant.

Reporting a location

We already have many JDK locations in view. On the website of the municipality there is an overview of these locations. If you know a location in Son en Breugel that is not on the list, please report it as soon as possible via JDK@sonenbreugel.nl or via the website of the municipality of Son en Breugel.

Once all locations are known, the municipality will look at each location to see what can be done to eradicate the JDK throughout Son en Breugel. 

Volunteers wanted

Would you like to help in the fight against Japanese knotweed? Then send a message to JDK@sonenbreugel.nl. 

Would you like to know more about Japanese knotweed? Which locations are already known? The history of the plant? Or how it can be controlled? 

We have created a special page about the JDK.