Post-Emergent Non-Select

Types of Post-Emergent Non-Selective Herbicides & Their Modes of Action

Post-emergent non-selective herbicides kill all vegetation they come in contact with and are used for total vegetation control in areas like driveways, fence lines, industrial sites, and right-of-ways. They can be classified by their mode of action:

Systemic Non-Selective Herbicides

• Mode of Action: Absorbed through the leaves and transported throughout the plant, killing it from the inside out, including the roots.
• Examples on the Market:
  • Ranger Pro (Glyphosate) – Kills all vegetation, widely used in agriculture and landscaping.
  • Roundup Custom (Glyphosate, aquatic-approved) – Controls weeds in and around water.
  • Roundup Quick Pro SC (Glyphosate + Indaziflam) – Long-term control of broadleaf and grassy weeds.

Contact Non-Selective Herbicides

• Mode of Action: Kills only the plant parts it touches, causing rapid desiccation (drying out). Works best on small or young weeds.
• Examples on the Market:
  • Gramoxone SL 3.0 (Paraquat) – Fast-acting, used in agriculture for quick burndown.
  • Scythe (Pelargonic Acid) – Organic option that burns down weeds on contact.
  • Tsunami DQ (Diquat Dibromide) – Used for non-selective weed control in landscapes and aquatic settings.

Residual Non-Selective Herbicides

• Mode of Action: Provides long-lasting soil activity to prevent new weeds from emerging after application.
• Examples on the Market:
  • Pramitol 25E (Prometon) – Soil sterilant, prevents regrowth for months.
  • Hyvar X-L (Bromacil) – Long-term weed control for industrial sites.
  • Total Vegetation Killer (Imazapyr) – Controls existing weeds and prevents new growth.

These herbicides are powerful tools for vegetation management but require careful application to avoid unintended damage to desirable plants. Always follow label directions for safety and effectiveness.

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