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A field after application of a herbicide Weeds controlled with herbicide Herbicides (US: / ˈɜːrbɪsaɪdz /, UK: / ˈhɜːr -/), also commonly known as weed killers, are substances used to control undesired plants, also known as weeds. [1] Selective herbicides control specific weed species while leaving the desired crop relatively unharmed, while non-selective herbicides (sometimes called ...
An herbicide is an agent, usually chemical, for killing or inhibiting the growth of unwanted plants, such as weeds, invasive species, or agricultural pests. A great advantage of chemical herbicides over mechanical weed control is the ease of application, which often saves on the cost of labor.