What Does Atrazine Kill

Atrazine kills plants by disrupting photosynthesis. Photosynthesis— unique to green, living plants—happens when light energy is converted to chemical energy needed for food production. Simply put, when food production stops, plants eventually starve to death.

What kind of weeds does atrazine kill?

Pre-emergent Broadleaf Weeds Cocklebur, jimsonweed, ground cherry, lambsquarters, morningglory, mustards, ragweed, pigweed, velvetleaf, purslane, nightshade, Spanish needle, broomweed, clovers, chickweed and kochia are common broadleaf weeds for which atrazine is rated to kill or control.

How long does atrazine take to kill weeds?

Typically, Atrazine is a very slow-acting herbicide, and it can take up to 4 to 6 weeks after application to see desired results and death of the target weed.