From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for wild oats in safflower
For wild oats in safflower, the weed guides list 4 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for safflower.
Wild Oats control in safflower
Every listed product is labeled for safflower. 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, 4 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for wild oats in safflower.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow 2EC EPA 66222-60; same active ingredients on 36 other branded products | clethodim | 1 | 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-E (PDF) |
| Assure II EPA 5481-646; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | quizalofop-p-ethyl | 1 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-Ea (PDF) |
| Poast EPA 7969-58 | sethoxydim | 1 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-Ea (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.
Build the full program
Check crop, timing, state, resistance, and rotation in one plan before you make a recommendation.
Sources
Data from current labels and weed guides. Last source update: 2026-07-14.