Herbicide label

Basagran 5L

Basagran 5L (EPA 7969-112) is a Group 6 bentazon herbicide labeled for 14 crops. The label lists 47 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Official EPA label (PDF)

“Basagran 5L is a benzothiadiazinone herbicide and a photosynthesis PS II inhibitor belonging to the herbicide mode-of-action Group 6 (WSSA)/Group C3 (HRAC). Basagran 5L is effective mainly through contact action; therefore, weeds must be thoroughly covered with spray.”

— Basagran 5L EPA label, Reg. No. 7969-112

Basagran 5L label facts

Crops on the Basagran 5L label

Basagran 5L is labeled for these 14 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the Basagran 5L label

The Basagran 5L label names 52 weeds and rates each by how the product handles it: full control, partial control, suppression, or control with a tank-mix partner. A weed can fall at more than one level, because control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

Controls

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  • anoda, spurred
  • balloonvine
  • beggarticks
  • buckwheat, wild
  • cocklebur, common
  • croton, tropic
  • dayflower
  • devilsclaw
  • dogfennel
  • ducksalad
  • eclipta
  • galinsoga
  • gooseweed
  • groundsel, common
  • jimsonweed
  • ladysthumb
  • lambsquarters, common
  • mallow, venice
  • marshelder
  • mayweed
  • morningglory
  • morningglory, cypressvine
  • morningglory, smallflower
  • mustard, wild
  • nightshade, hairy
  • nutsedge, yellow
  • poinsettia, wild
  • purslane, common
  • radish, volunteer
  • ragweed, common
  • ragweed, giant
  • ammannia, purple
  • redweed
  • senna, coffee
  • sesbania
  • shepherd's-purse
  • sida, prickly
  • smartweed
  • smartweed, pennsylvania
  • spikerush
  • starbur, bristly
  • sugar beet, volunteer
  • sunflower, wild
  • thistle, canada
  • velvetleaf
  • water plantain, arrowhead
  • water plantain, common

Suppression

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  • bindweed, field
  • bindweed, hedge
  • flatsedge, annual
  • flatsedge, rice

Controls with a tank-mix partner

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  • pigweed

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Basagran 5L rates and plant-back

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Basagran 5L FAQ

What weeds does Basagran 5L control?

The Basagran 5L label names 52 weeds, including spurred anoda, balloonvine, beggarticks, wild buckwheat, common cocklebur, and tropic croton. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Basagran 5L labeled for?

Basagran 5L is labeled for 14 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, peanut, sorghum, and rice.

What is the active ingredient in Basagran 5L? Is it a generic?

Basagran 5L's active ingredient is bentazon (MOA Group 6). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

Can I tank-mix Basagran 5L?

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Last updated 2026-07-14.