Herbicide label

Shieldex 400SC

Shieldex 400SC (EPA 71512-29-88783) is a Group 27 tolpyralate herbicide labeled for 4 crops. The label lists 22 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Official EPA label (PDF)

“Shieldex 400SC Herbicide is a Group 27 (WSSA) or Group F2 (HRAC) herbicide.”

— Shieldex 400SC EPA label, Reg. No. 71512-29-88783

Shieldex 400SC label facts

Crops on the Shieldex 400SC label

Shieldex 400SC is labeled for these 4 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the Shieldex 400SC label

The Shieldex 400SC label names 37 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 control22
  • velvetleaf
  • pigweed, smooth
  • amaranth, palmer
  • amaranth, powell
  • pigweed, redroot
  • waterhemp, common
  • ragweed, common
  • ragweed, giant
  • lambsquarters, common
  • mustard, blue
  • horseweed
  • sunflower, volunteer
  • sunflower, annual
  • henbit
  • carpetweed
  • nightshade, hairy
  • buffalobur
  • sowthistle, annual
  • crabgrass, large
  • foxtail, giant
  • foxtail, yellow
  • foxtail, green

Suppression

suppression15
  • kochia
  • thistle, canada
  • mallow, venice
  • morningglory, ivyleaf
  • morningglory, tall
  • smartweed, pennsylvania
  • nightshade, black
  • nightshade, eastern black
  • cocklebur, common
  • barnyardgrass, common
  • goosegrass
  • panicum, fall
  • millet, wild-proso
  • grain sorghum
  • signalgrass, broadleaf

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Shieldex 400SC rates and plant-back

The label answers both with a table, not a single number. Here is what drives each answer.

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Plant-back and rotation

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Shieldex 400SC FAQ

What weeds does Shieldex 400SC control?

The Shieldex 400SC label names 37 weeds, including velvetleaf, smooth pigweed, palmer amaranth, powell amaranth, redroot pigweed, and waterhemp. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Shieldex 400SC labeled for?

Shieldex 400SC is labeled for 4 crops and uses, including field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, and fallow.

What is the active ingredient in Shieldex 400SC? Is it a generic?

Shieldex 400SC's active ingredient is tolpyralate (MOA Group 27). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

What's the plant-back interval after Shieldex 400SC?

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Can I tank-mix Shieldex 400SC?

It depends on your target weeds, crop stage, and which partners the label approves. Build a program and FieldMarshal checks the label for approved partners and cites the condition on each, so you can verify it.

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Last updated 2026-07-11.