Herbicide label

Wildcard

Wildcard (EPA 5905-506) is a Group 4 mcpa herbicide labeled for 7 crops. The label lists 25 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Wildcard label facts

Crops on the Wildcard label

Wildcard is labeled for these 7 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the Wildcard label

The Wildcard label names 43 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 control25
  • arrowhead
  • beggartick
  • burdock
  • cocklebur, common
  • croton
  • galinsoga
  • goatsbeard
  • jimsonweed
  • lambsquarters
  • marshelder
  • dragonhead mint
  • mustard
  • pennycress, field
  • pepperweed, field
  • puncturevine
  • ragweed, giant
  • radish, wild
  • ammannia, purple
  • shepherd's-purse
  • sicklepod
  • sneezeweed, bitter
  • stinkweed
  • water plantain
  • witchweed
  • rocket, yellow

Partial control

partial18
  • burcucumber
  • buttercup
  • catsear
  • chervil
  • hoary cress
  • dandelion
  • hempnettle
  • honeysuckle
  • miner's lettuce
  • stinging nettle
  • pigweed
  • plantain
  • purslane
  • sowthistle
  • sunflower
  • thistle, canada
  • vetch
  • whitetop

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Wildcard 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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Wildcard FAQ

What weeds does Wildcard control?

The Wildcard label names 43 weeds, including arrowhead, beggartick, burdock, common cocklebur, croton, and galinsoga. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Wildcard labeled for?

Wildcard is labeled for 7 crops and uses, including wheat, barley, flax, durum wheat, and oats.

What is the active ingredient in Wildcard? Is it a generic?

Wildcard's active ingredient is mcpa (MOA Group 4). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

Can I tank-mix Wildcard?

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Last updated 2026-07-14.