From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for waterhemp / palmer in sugarcane
For waterhemp / palmer in sugarcane, the weed guides list 5 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for sugarcane.
Waterhemp / Palmer control in sugarcane
Every listed product is labeled for sugarcane. 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 sugarcane.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGOS EPA 74530-71; same active ingredients on 21 other branded products | mesotrione | 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G (PDF); ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Bonedry EPA 82557-1; same active ingredients on 2 other branded products | paraquat | 22 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Boundary 6.5EC EPA 100-1162; same active ingredients on 2 other branded products | metolachlor and metribuzin | 5, 15 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Callisto Xtra EPA 100-1359 | atrazine and mesotrione | 5, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Lumax EZ EPA 100-1442 | atrazine, mesotrione, and metolachlor | 5, 15, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF); 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.