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Aphalara itadori (pictured), part of the psyllid family, is chomping on the most aggressive variety of Japanese knotweed that has spread throughout Britain over the last 173 years.
Richard Pember, from Pontypridd, Wales, bought his home 11 years ago but now fears the value of the property value has dramatically dropped due to the notorious weed's presence.
AN URGENT Japanese knotweed warning has been issued after a pensioner's home was ravaged.Richard Pember, 74, fears his property in Pontypridd, South W
Japanese knotweed is notorious for spreading rapidly and causing damage to homes.
Pensioner Richard Pember is concerned the rapidly spreading Japanese knotweed will have a devastating impact on the value of his property, which he purchased in 2022