Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam is a highly invasive plant that spreads quickly along rivers, streams, damp woodland areas and brownfield sites. Although it produces attractive flowers, it is capable of overwhelming native vegetation and destabilising riverbanks, increasing the risk of erosion and habitat damage.

Himalayan Balsam Treatment Options

We offer both chemical and non-chemical control options depending on the environment and infestation size. Early intervention is essential, ideally before the plant flowers and sets seed.

How Himalayan Balsam Spreads

• Explosive seed pods that launch seeds several metres
• Seeds carried downstream by rivers and floodwater
• Accidental spread by animals and human activity
• Rapid growth and dense stands that crowd out native plants

Arrange a Himalayan Balsam survey to prevent the infestation spreading further.