It is therefore very important to be there early if you find the Japanese knotweed in your garden," explained the province of Limburg.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued operational guidelines, warning that traditional landscaping methods can exacerbate the infestation.
"A long breath is needed to combat the knotweed," wrote the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
According to the agency, tiny fragments of the stem or rhizome left on machinery can easily take root in new areas.
"Mowing alone does not help, and actually increases the risk of spreading," warned the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
National infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat confirmed that large-scale resources are being deployed to manage the weed near major highways and bridges.
"If we do nothing, dangerous situations will arise. That is not an option," said Rijkswaterstaat.
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Local governments, including the municipality of Gemert-Bakel and the province of Groningen, have established dedicated digital platforms to help citizens identify the plant's bamboo-like stems and report sightings for targeted eradication efforts.
