From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for cheat in oats
For cheat in oats, the weed guides list 1 active-ingredient group rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for oats.
Cheat 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, 1 active-ingredient group is rated good or excellent for cheat in oats.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.