Diuron

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

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

What is Diuron?

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

In its original form, Diuron is a white odorless solid and can come in many different 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 in that it can be used as both a pre-emergent 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 non agricultural 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 pre-emergently before the seeds have sprouted. It will not be effective against mature weeds.

Do not use Diuron in residential areas as it is used mostly to treat 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 in handling Diuron

While diuron is safe to use, we do 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, and goggles as well as long sleeve clothing to ensure you will be safe

What To Expect

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

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

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-emergent 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 bareground is desired. Once sprayed no vegetation will grow for up to 1 year.