Controlling harmful invasive species often creates high costs for municipalities and property maintenance operators. Traditional excavation may appear to be an effective solution, but in practice, most of the costs are due to soil transportation, disposal fees, and site restoration.
Invasive species control without expensive excavation – up to 80% lower costs
For example, excavating a 100 m² area of invasive species to a depth of 0.5 metres can raise the total cost to €10 000– €11 000. In addition, moving contaminated soil increases the risk of spreading invasive species to new locations.
Treating the same 100 m² area using Eco Weedkiller hot-water technology costs approximately €770 per treatment. Even if the treatment is repeated three times during the growing season, the total cost remains around €1 770. In practice, this can generate savings of €8 000– €9 000 € compared to excavation.
Example cost calculation for a 100 m² area
Excavation
- Approximately 50 m³ of soil removed (approx. 75 tonnes)
- Transportation and disposal fees: approx. €9 500
- New soil materials: approx. €1 000
- Excavator work: approx. €500–1 000
Total: approx. €10 000–11 000
Eco Weedkiller Hot Water Treatment
- Cutting down vegetation: approx. €120
- Green waste handling: approx. €150
- Equipment and labour: approx. €500
Total per treatment: approx. €770
Three treatments during the growing season: approx. €1770
Eliminate invasive species – down to the roots
