What Does a Herbicide Do

Herbicides are chemicals used to manipulate or control undesirable vegetation. Herbicide application occurs most frequently in row-crop farming, where they are applied before or during planting to maximize crop productivity by minimizing other vegetation.

What is the purpose of a herbicide?

Herbicides are a type of pesticide used to control weeds so that crops can flourish. Weeds are the most significant pests for most agricultural crops because they aggressively compete for vital nutrients, space, water and sunlight.

What can herbicides kill?

Herbicides are a type of pesticide that specifically targets weeds and other unwanted plants.