From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for species nutsedge in rice
For species nutsedge in rice, the weed guides list 5 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for rice.
Species Nutsedge control in rice
Every listed product is labeled for rice. 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, 5 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for species nutsedge in rice.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basagran EPA 66330-413; same active ingredients on 9 other branded products | bentazon | 6 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: G (PDF) |
| Herbivore EPA 2749-528-1381; same active ingredients on 5 other branded products | halosulfuron-methyl | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: G (PDF) |
| Loyant EPA 62719-698; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | florpyrauxifen-benzyl | 4 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: E (PDF) |
| League EPA 59639-166 | imazosulfuron | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: G (PDF); WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: E (PDF) |
| STRADA EPA 71711-44 | orthosulfamuron | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, rice: 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.