From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for black nightshade in oats
For black nightshade in oats, the weed guides list 4 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for oats.
Black Nightshade control in oats
Every listed product is labeled for oats. Ratings are shown when each weed guide that rates this weed stays at good or excellent for the active-ingredient group. If a guide gives a range, the weaker end of the range has to be good or excellent.
Based on 1 weed guide, 4 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for black nightshade in oats.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIM EC EPA 279-3241; same active ingredients on 12 other branded products | carfentrazone-ethyl | 14 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, small grains: G (PDF) |
| Bison EPA 71368-28-1381; same active ingredients on 11 other branded products | bromoxynil and mcpa | 4, 6 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, small grains: E (PDF) |
| Carnivore EPA 1381-249; same active ingredients on 2 other branded products | bromoxynil, fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester, and mcpa | 4, 6 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, small grains: E (PDF) |
| Sharpen EPA 7969-278 | saflufenacil | 14 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, small grains: E (PDF) |
Rating legend: E=excellent, G=good, F=fair, P=poor, N=no control. A range such as G-E means the guide gives a range; 'a' after a rating (e.g., Ga) means the guide assumes its recommended additive.
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Sources
Data from current labels and weed guides. Last source update: 2026-07-14.