From labels and weed guides
Group 2 herbicides for velvetleaf in cotton
There are 2 Group 2 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for velvetleaf in cotton, with products labeled for cotton.
Group 2 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 2 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 cotton. 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 2 weed guides, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for velvetleaf in cotton.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRSTSHOT SG EPA 279-9609; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | thifensulfuron and tribenuron-methyl | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, cotton: E (PDF) |
| Pysonex EPA 352-613-85588; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | pyrithiobac | 2 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: E (PDF); Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton pre: G (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.