From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for cheat in barley
For cheat in barley, the weed guides list 2 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for barley.
Cheat control in barley
Every listed product is labeled for barley. 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 2 weed guides, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for cheat in barley.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL2 EPA 279-9624; same active ingredients on 29 other branded products | metribuzin | 5 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms small grain: G (PDF); WinField Crop Protection 2026, small grains: G/E (PDF) |
| DuPont Sentrallas EPA 352-897; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester and thifensulfuron | 2, 4 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms small grain: G (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.