From labels and weed guides

Best herbicides for puncturevine in sunflower

For puncturevine in sunflower, the weed guides list 1 active-ingredient group rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for sunflower.

Puncturevine control in sunflower

Every listed product is labeled for sunflower. 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 puncturevine in sunflower.

Example productActive ingredientsMOA groupRatings checked
Victory
EPA 71368-75
tribenuron-methyl2WinField Crop Protection 2026, sunflower safflower: 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.