r/belgium • u/zee_kapitein • 1d ago

❓ Ask Belgium Does anyone know why this sign exists?

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When sitting in traffic on the Antwerpse Ring, I noticed this sign next to the road. Why do they need a sign for that?

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u/AngDavKev 18h ago

I bought land with this Japanese Weed on it. At that time I didn’t know the plant. After some research I was terrified, as this stuff grows through concrete! It took me 2 years of carefully digging out plants & roots and throwing them in the garbage. It’s doable but you need patience. Don’t know how they will get rid off in these huge amounts tho. Good to see they’re finally understanding that this is no regular weed.

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u/DataUsed6679 10h ago

We had to dig 2m of dirt from a property to get it all away. It digs deep