Japanese knotweed detection
Japanese knotweed spreads long before it becomes visible, creating hidden risks for development,
infrastructure, and asset management. Our detection dogs provide a fast, non-intrusive method for
identifying knotweed at the earliest stage — including underground, dormant, or concealed growth,
all year round.
Why our method is unmatched
- identifies Japanese knotweed before visual surveys can confirm presence
- effective on concealed, dormant, or early-stage growth
- operates reliably all year round, unaffected by season or vegetation cover
- detection dogs survey up to 40× faster than human teams
What it makes possible
- earliest possible intervention and reduced project delays and cost
- stronger due-diligence and risk-assessment processes
- improved planning for excavation, remediation, and design
- reduced uncertainty around invasive-species liabilities
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Ideal For
Construction
Development
Local authorities
Transport corridors
Utilities
Environmental consultants
Industry recognition
Our approach, pioneered in 2018, gained early recognition by RICS and global publishers and is now
widely adopted across development, engineering, and environmental sectors in Europe.
Smarter Detection. Earlier Insight. Stronger Protection. Better Value.
Contact Us
- +353 87 005 4554
- +353 83 205 9086
- Ireland
- info@cdi.com
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