From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for waterhemp / palmer in chickpea
For waterhemp / palmer in chickpea, the weed guides list 5 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for chickpea.
Waterhemp / Palmer control in chickpea
Every listed product is labeled for chickpea. 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 waterhemp / palmer in chickpea.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLASTWAVE 240 EC EPA 103087-15; same active ingredients on 11 other branded products | oxyfluorfen | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Authority Elite EPA 279-3442; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | metolachlor and sulfentrazone | 14, 15 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Bonedry EPA 82557-1; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | paraquat | 22 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Reviton EPA 71512-37-74530 | tiafenacil | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Sharpen EPA 7969-278 | saflufenacil | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-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.