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flag Japanese knotweed sightings rose in Suffolk, with Ipswich reporting 131 cases, as the invasive plant threatens ecosystems and property.

flag Japanese knotweed sightings in Suffolk rose slightly in October, with Ipswich recording 131 reports within five miles. flag Other affected areas include Stowmarket, Needham Market, and Woodbridge. flag The invasive plant, which grows up to four inches per day and can reach eight feet tall, is most active from February to November. flag It forms dense thickets that harm native species and damage infrastructure, affecting about 5% of UK homes. flag Eradication efforts, such as those in Spixworth near Norwich, are ongoing and expected to take up to two years.

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