From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for henbit in cotton
For henbit in cotton, the weed guides list 2 active-ingredient groups with every rating at least 80% control, after checking that the products are labeled for cotton.
Henbit control in cotton
Every listed product is labeled for cotton. Ratings are shown when each weed guide that rates this weed has a lower interval bound of at least 80% control for the active-ingredient group. If a guide gives a range, its lower bound must be at least 80%.
Based on 2 weed guides, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated at least 80% control for henbit in cotton.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonedry EPA 82557-1; same active ingredients on 13 other branded products | paraquat | 22 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms burndown: 9 → 90–100% control (FieldMarshal policy interval) (PDF) |
| FIRSTSHOT SG EPA 279-9609; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | thifensulfuron and tribenuron-methyl | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, cotton: E → 91–100% control (PDF) |
Rating bands: E 90-100%, G 80-89%, F 70-79%, P under 70%, N none. Policy intervals are marked in the source ratings. 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. Read the rating method.
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Sources
Data from current labels and weed guides. Last source update: 2026-09-30.