Diuron

There are some active ingredients in our herbicides that can be very versatile. One such active ingredient that seems to do it all is Diuron. Diuron is an effective herbicide active ingredient used to treat invasive vegetation on agricultural and non-agricultural sites. It is also helpful in removing mildew and is a reliable algae killer on commercial water bodies.

Solutions Pest & Lawn has a quality selection of herbicide products in stock that contain Diuron, and we highly recommend this product to our customers. On this page, you can learn about Diuron, how it works, and its benefits. You can also browse this page to shop our recommended products containing Diuron.

What is Diuron?

Diuron is the trade name for DCMU, an active ingredient in algaecide and herbicide used to control annual and perennial broadleaf and grassy weeds in agricultural settings and industrial and commercial areas. 

In its original form, Diuron is a white, odorless solid. It can come in many formulations, such as a wettable powder, granules, dry flowable products, pellets, suspended liquid concentrates, and water-soluble mixtures.

How Does Diuron Work?

Mode of Action

The mode of action of Diuron is that it halts photosynthesis on treated plants, hindering the ability of the weed to turn light energy into chemical energy. This is a crucial procedure needed for plant development and survival.

Benefits of Diuron

Diuron is versatile because it can be used as a pre-and post-emergent form of control on weeds and crops.

Diuron has been best used in agricultural settings to control invasive weeds around forage crops, field crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamental crops. In nonagricultural settings, Diuron can be used on industrial sites, rights-of-way, around farm buildings, and on irrigation and drainage ditches.

Drawbacks of Diuron

Diuron only works best when the active ingredient is applied to young weeds in their very early stage as a post-emergent or before the seeds have sprouted. It will not be effective against mature weeds.

Do not use Diuron in residential areas, as it primarily treats crop sites and industrial areas.

Is Diuron Safe?

Diuron is safe to use when applied according to label directions. Always read the product label for safety instructions when handling Diuron.

While Diuron is safe to use, we recommend exercising caution when handling Diuron products (or any other chemical we have in stock) to wear protective safety equipment such as a protective mask, gloves, goggles, and long-sleeve clothing to ensure you will be safe.

What To Expect

Timing is crucial when applying Diuron to target weeds as it is only effective before weed emergence or when weeds are in a very early growth stage. Apply Diuron when the soil temperatures are above 55 degrees.

Diuron eliminates unwanted seedlings before germination begins within the turf just after application. Still, it can take several weeks to kill off the target weeds after they have emerged completely.

Read the label carefully for application instructions and the correct application rate for your problem weed. 

Featured Products

Diuron 80df Herbicide - Diuron 80 DF Herbicide is designed as a dispersible granule for control of weeds in specific crops and for non-selective weed control on non-crop sites. Diuron can be used as a pre-emergent as well as a post-emergent.

Diuron 4L Herbicide - Diuron 4L Herbicide (generic Karmex IWC 4L) by Alligare LLC is formulated to target annual and perennial grasses and herbaceous weeds in crops. Diuron 4L may also be used for pre- and post-emergent control in non-crop areas.

Mojave 70 EG Herbicide - Mojave 70 EG Herbicide (generic Sahara) is a granule imazapyr diuron herbicide that is mixed with water for pre-emergent and post-emergent control of listed grasses and weeds in areas where bare ground is desired. Once sprayed, no vegetation will grow for up to 1 year.