From labels and weed guides

Best herbicides for russian thistle in pearl millet

For russian thistle in pearl millet, the weed guides list 2 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for pearl millet.

Russian Thistle control in pearl millet

Every listed product is labeled for pearl millet. 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, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for russian thistle in pearl millet.

Example productActive ingredientsMOA groupRatings checked
Express
EPA 279-9594
tribenuron-methyl2ND Weed Guide 2026: Ea (PDF)
Sharpen
EPA 7969-278
saflufenacil14ND Weed Guide 2026: 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.