Scepter 70 DG

AMVAC · EPA Reg 5481-610 · Herbicide Document last checked 2026-05-30

About this product

Active ingredient Pending extraction

Manufacturer AMVAC

Category Herbicide

Full details for Scepter 70 DG

EPA registration data Reg. 5481-610 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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Scepter 70 DG is a broad-spectrum herbicide designed specifically for use in soybeans. Its active ingredient is Imazaquin (70.0%). This product can be applied as a preplant incorporated, preemergence, or postemergence herbicide. It is effective against a wide variety of broadleaf weeds (such as Palmer amaranth, Pigweed, and Morningglory) and certain grasses (such as Foxtail and Johnsongrass), providing either control or suppression depending on the weed species and application timing. The herbicide can be applied via conventional, minimum, or no-till soil applications, as well as through aerial applications. When used postemergence, it is absorbed by weed roots and foliage. Users should note that there is a required interval of at least 90 days between herbicide application and soybean harvest. Handling requires specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of waterproof material, and shoe soles/socks. Users should avoid contact with water, surface water, or intertidal areas to prevent environmental contamination. Always follow specific directions for soil texture and application rates to ensure efficacy and crop safety.

Pests covered (2)

Broadleaf weeds (e.g., Palmer amaranth, Pigweed, Morningglory, etc.)Grasses (e.g., Foxtail, Johnsongrass)

Areas treatable (1)

Soybean fields

Application instructions from the label 2

Soybean fields

Can be applied preplant incorporated, preemergence, or postemergence.

Target pest: Broadleaf weeds (e.g., Palmer amaranth, Pigweed, Morningglory, etc.)
Location: Outdoor

Control or suppression varies by species.

Target pest: Grasses (e.g., Foxtail, Johnsongrass)
Location: Outdoor

Mixing instructions 1

Label notes
May be applied in a tank-mix with certain registered products to improve weed control spectrum; check companion label for specific tank-mix instructions.

Worker safety

PPE required Long-sleeved shirt and longpants; Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material; Shoe soles socks.

Timing & weather

Postemergence applications should be made when weeds are small and actively growing.
Avoid application if extreme temperature or moisture extremes are present as they may affect efficacy.

Use restrictions 5

Do not apply more than once per year to soybeans.
Do not apply more than 2.8 ounces per acre.
Must be an interval of at least 90 days between application and soybean harvest.
Do not graze or feed treated soybean forage, hay, or straw to livestock.
Do not apply to crops other than soybeans (e.g., cotton, corn, vegetables) due to risk of injury.