Home health care experts have issued some tips on how to combat an invasive species of bamboo.

Professionals at Worcestershire's Property Care Association (PCA) have offered advice to householders should they need help in controlling the troublesome plant.

The PCA's Invasive Weed Control Group specialise in keeping invasive plants such as bamboo under control, which if left untamed, can lead to aesthetic damage and spread to neighbouring properties, almost similar to an outbreak of Japanese knotweed.

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The matter needs urgent attention, according to Daniel Docking, who serves as the PCA's invasive weed control technical manager.

He said: "Bamboo is increasingly becoming an issue that requires specialist expertise if it’s allowed to grow unchecked.

“There are more than 1,000 different bamboo species worldwide, with around 30 types that are common garden ornamental species in the UK."

However, Mr Docking has reassured the public not to panic.

He urged residents to put bamboo in a container above ground or use a root barrier to prevent its spread.

He further advised against planting it near neighbouring boundaries, and suggested reaching out to a PCA specialist if bamboo is taking over your garden.

Mr Docking explained: "This won’t always mean completely eradicating the bamboo.

"In most cases, maintenance and management is the better option to retain the garden aesthetic while keeping everything under control."

Free online resources can be found on the PCA's website dedicated to invasive weed control: https://www.property-care.org/professionals/guidance/invasive-weeds/species-list.