Bentazone – Keep Your Fields Clean And Crops Healthy From The Start

Weeds are more than just unwanted plants — they’re tough competitors, stealing nutrients, sunlight, and water from crops.

For farmers, keeping fields weed-free from the very beginning is the key to a successful season. And among today’s most trusted herbicide solutions, Bentazone stands out as a reliable choice.

What is Bentazone and Why Is It So Effective?

• Bentazone is a selective post-emergence herbicide from the benzothiadiazole group, developed by BASF, one of the world’s leading agricultural chemical companies.

• It works by inhibiting photosynthesis in weed leaves — once absorbed, Bentazone blocks the plant’s energy production (ATP), causing the leaves to dry up and die within just a few days.

• Importantly, Bentazone is selective, meaning it kills weeds without harming the main crops.

Wide Weed Spectrum – Flexible Application Across Crops

Rice: Highly effective against broadleaf weeds, sedges, and Alismataceae weeds, keeping rice fields clean and healthy.

The ideal time to spray is 20–30 days after transplanting or 30–40 days after sowing, when weeds are still young (3–5 leaf stage).

Legume crops (soybean, peanut, mung bean): Helps eliminate early weed competition, allowing better growth and higher yield.

Other crops: Effective on sugarcane, potato, sweet potato, and other broadleaf crops, providing flexible weed management for different soil conditions.

Outstanding Advantages of Bentazone

Fast action – visible results within 3–5 days.

High selectivity – safe for rice and legume crops.

Easy to combine with other actives like MCPA or Propanil for broader control and resistance management.

Stable and consistent performance under various field conditions.

Usage Tips for Best Results

• Avoid spraying before rain to prevent wash-off.

• Ensure even coverage on both sides of weed leaves for maximum contact.

• Do not spray near natural water bodies, as Bentazone can move through surface water.

• For fields with grassy weeds (like Echinochloa spp. or barnyard grass), combine Bentazone with another herbicide for complete control.

With its quick action, strong selectivity, and crop safety, Bentazone is a trusted “field guardian” — helping farmers maintain clean fields, healthy crops, and high yields.

A powerful, sustainable solution for smarter agriculture.