Invasive Plant Removal in South County, RI

Cutting Back Isn't Enough

Invasive plants are one of the most underestimated threats to South County properties. By the time most homeowners notice the problem, the plant has already established a root system that surface cutting alone cannot stop. Cutting back bittersweet without treating the root crown guarantees regrowth. Mowing knotweed without a licensed herbicide treatment is wasted effort.

Don's Lawn Care is a licensed pesticide applicator, which means we can treat invasive species the right way - targeting the root system with licensed herbicide applications that prevent regrowth, not just the visible above-ground growth.

Species We Commonly Remove in South County

Oriental Bittersweet: The most common invasive vine in Rhode Island. It wraps around and through shrubs and trees, eventually girdling and killing them. Bittersweet spreads aggressively via bird-dispersed seeds and is nearly impossible to eliminate without repeated licensed treatment.

Japanese Knotweed: An extremely aggressive invasive with a root system that can extend 10 feet deep and 20 feet laterally. Knotweed damages foundations, retaining walls, driveways, and drainage infrastructure. It requires a multi-season treatment program using licensed herbicide to eliminate.

Porcelain Berry: A fast-growing vine closely related to wild grape that overtakes shrubs and small trees. Common in South County wooded edges and along fences.

Multiflora Rose: Dense, thorny shrub that forms impenetrable thickets in pastures, woodland edges, and unmaintained areas.

Mile-a-Minute Weed: Exactly what the name implies. This fast-growing annual vine overtakes vegetation quickly in disturbed areas.

Our Process

We assess the infestation, identify the species, and develop a treatment plan appropriate for the scale and species involved. Most invasive plant programs require multiple visits across one or two seasons for full control. We will give you an honest assessment of what it will take and a realistic timeline.

Licensing

Jeremy Johnson is a licensed pesticide applicator in Rhode Island. License: [LICENSE_NUMBER]. Herbicide application for invasive species control requires a pesticide applicator license. Do not hire an unlicensed contractor for this work.