From labels and weed guides
Group 6 herbicides for annual smartweed in mint
There are 2 Group 6 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for annual smartweed in mint, with products labeled for mint.
Group 6 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 6 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 mint. 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 mint.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basagran EPA 66330-413; same active ingredients on 9 other branded products | bentazon | 6 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Broclean EPA 34704-891; same active ingredients on 5 other branded products | bromoxynil | 6 | 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.