Herbicide label
Sectagon-42 Herbicide Label
Sectagon-42 (EPA 61842-6) is a metam herbicide labeled for 18 crops. The label lists 0 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.
Sectagon-42 label facts
- Product Sectagon-42
- EPA Reg. No. 61842-6
- Registrant Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
- Active ingredient metam
- MOA group not classified
Crops on the Sectagon-42 label
Sectagon-42 is labeled for these 18 crops and uses, per the EPA label.
Weeds on the Sectagon-42 label
The Sectagon-42 label names 25 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.
Suppression
suppression25- barnyardgrass, common
- bermudagrass
- bluegrass, annual
- chickweed
- crabgrass
- dandelion
- fiddleneck
- goosefoot, nettleaf
- groundsel, common
- henbit
- johnsongrass
- lambsquarters
- prickly lettuce
- malva
- morningglory, wild
- stinging nettle
- nightshade, black
- nutgrass
- pigweed
- pineapple-weed
- purslane
- ragweed, giant
- rocket, london
- shepherd's-purse
- watergrass
Sectagon-42 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.
Get the rate for your field: build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact per-acre rate for your crop from the label line.
Sectagon-42 FAQ
What weeds does Sectagon-42 control?
The Sectagon-42 label names 25 weeds. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.
What crops is Sectagon-42 labeled for?
Sectagon-42 is labeled for 18 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and potato.
What is the active ingredient in Sectagon-42? Is it a generic?
Sectagon-42's active ingredient is metam. 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 2026-09-30.