Herbicide label
Scythe Herbicide Label
Scythe (EPA 10163-325) is a Group 0 pelargonic acid herbicide labeled for 29 crops. The label lists 11 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.
“Scythe® Herbicide is a contact non-selective, broad spectrum, foliar-applied herbicide.”
Scythe label facts
- Product Scythe
- EPA Reg. No. 10163-325
- Registrant Gowan Company, LLC
- Active ingredient pelargonic acid
- MOA group 0
Crops on the Scythe label
Scythe is labeled for these 29 crops and uses, per the EPA label.
Weeds on the Scythe label
The Scythe label names 11 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
full control11- annual weeds
- biennial weeds
- perennial weeds
- broadleaf weeds
- grass weeds
- mosses
- cryptogams
- perennial herbaceous weeds
- late-stage weeds
- sucker growth
- algae
Scythe rates and plant-back
The label answers both with a table, not a single number. Here is what drives each answer.
Application rate
Your rate depends on your crop.
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Scythe FAQ
What weeds does Scythe control?
The Scythe label names 11 weeds, including annual weeds, biennial weeds, perennial weeds, broadleaf weeds, grass weeds, and mosses. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.
What crops is Scythe labeled for?
Scythe is labeled for 29 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and sunflower.
What is the active ingredient in Scythe? Is it a generic?
Scythe's active ingredient is pelargonic acid (MOA Group 0). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.
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Last updated 2026-09-17.