From labels and weed guides
Group 14 herbicides for annual smartweed in flax
There are 2 Group 14 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for annual smartweed in flax, with products labeled for flax.
Group 14 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 14 is a herbicide mode of action (MOA) group. Treat it as one resistance-management check, not as the whole program.
Every listed product is labeled for flax. 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, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for annual smartweed in flax.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antares EPA 82534-5-5905; same active ingredients on 17 other branded products | sulfentrazone | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Maxunitech Carfentrazone + Sulfentrazone SE EPA 95009-3; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | carfentrazone-ethyl and sulfentrazone | 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.