Natural-Based Bioherbicide
for Weed Control
Bioherbicides for Weed Control
EMERION® is a natural-based bioherbicide for weed control and rapid burndown of weeds and grasses. Formulated with ammonium soap of pelargonic acid, this non-selective contact herbicide delivers fast desiccation of undesired foliage for organic and conventional agricultural applications.
Bioherbicide Features
- OMRI® Listed for organic herbicide use
- USDA Certified Biobased 100%
- naturally derived formulation
- non-toxic chemistry
Weed Control Benefits
- visible results in 15 minutes
- no restricted use limitations
- kills in hours due to rapid desiccation of undesired foliage
- 4 hour restricted-entry interval (REI)
Agricultural Weed Control Uses
- pre-plant vegetation burndown for agricultural weed control
- spot spraying of undesired vegetation
- in-season row middle vegetation control
Bioherbicide Applications
- weed control for broadleaf weeds, sedges, and moss
- defoliant applications to induce ripening in most fruit crops
- desiccant applications to assist in harvest across most crops
- sucker control to help improve crop yield quality
- non-selective contact herbicide for fast weed control
- half-life of one day
- GRAS material
- food crop safety
- no residue
- will not leach into the subsoil, migrate, volatilize, or translocate
- pre-harvest crop desiccation
- post-harvest or dormant spray applications
| Product Name | OMRI® Listed | USDA Certified Biobased, 100% | Ready to Use (RTU), 5% | Soluble Liquid (Concentrate) | Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGA) |
| EMERION® W 36 SL Request TDS | X | ||||
| EMERION® W 40 SL Request TDS |  | X | |||
| EMERION® W 40 SL OG Request TDS |  | | X | ||
| EMERION® W 40 SL ONC Request TDS | | | X | ||
| EMERION® W 5 RTU OG Request TDS | | X | |||
| EMERION® W 90 PA TG Request TDS | | X | |||
| EMERION® W 90 PA Request TDS | | ||||
| EMERION® W 90 PA MUP Request TDS | |
FAQ
What is a bioherbicide?
A bioherbicide is a weed control solution derived from natural or biologically based materials that helps manage unwanted vegetation.
How do bioherbicides support weed control?
Bioherbicides support weed control by targeting unwanted plant growth through naturally derived active ingredients or formulations based on the intended application.
What is pelargonic acid used for in herbicides?
Pelargonic acid is used in herbicide formulations as a contact ingredient that supports rapid burndown of weeds and grasses.
Can bioherbicides be used in organic agriculture?
Certain bioherbicides can be used in organic agriculture when they meet the standards or certifications required for that application.