From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for waterhemp / palmer in dry edible bean
For waterhemp / palmer in dry edible bean, the weed guides list 3 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for dry edible bean.
Waterhemp / Palmer control in dry edible bean
Every listed product is labeled for dry edible bean. 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, 3 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for waterhemp / palmer in dry edible bean.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonedry EPA 82557-1; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | paraquat | 22 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Epitome EPA 2749-636; same active ingredients on 3 other branded products | eptc | 15 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G (PDF) |
| Maxunitech Sulfen + S-moc EPA 95009-8; same active ingredients on 3 other branded products | metolachlor and sulfentrazone | 14, 15 | 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.