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NUVO DIQUAT vs Dryden Diquat 240: What's the Difference?

Registered product

NUVO DIQUAT HERBICIDE

Advantage Crop Protection Inc.

diquat 240 g/L

PCP #35836View label

Certified Premium Generic

Dryden Diquat 240

Paradigm Inputs

diquat 240 g/L

PCP #35899View label
  • Same active ingredientdiquat 240 g/L
  • Both Health Canada registeredReviewed for efficacy, health, and environmental safety
  • Same resistance groupGroup 22

The practical differences are the registrant, the brand, the price, and the exact crops, rates, and directions printed on each label. Inert ingredients and adjuvant systems can also differ between registrations.

Side by side

NUVO DIQUATDryden Diquat 240
RegistrantAdvantage Crop Protection Inc.Paradigm Inputs
PCP number3583635899
Active ingredientdiquat 240 g/Ldiquat 240 g/L
Formulationsolutionsolution
Resistance groupGroup 22Group 22
Registered uses shown2716

Crops on both labels

Registered crops the two labels share, with each label's application rate range converted to per-acre. Always confirm against the official label before applying.

CropNUVO DIQUATDryden Diquat 240
Apple1.86 L/acre1.86 L/acre
Bean0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Canola0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Chickpea0.506–0.688 L/acre0.506–0.688 L/acre
Faba Bean0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Flax0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Legume Seed Crops0.688–1.09 L/acre0.688–1.09 L/acre
Lentils0.506–0.688 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Lupin0.931 L/acre0.931 L/acre
Mustard0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Oats0.364–0.506 L/acre0.364–0.506 L/acre
Pea0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Sunflower0.506–0.931 L/acre0.506–0.931 L/acre
Vegetables0.931–1.86 L/acre0.931–1.86 L/acre

Where the labels differ

Crops only on the NUVO DIQUAT label

  • Legume Forage Seed Crops
  • Lentil
  • Non-crop Land
  • Stale Seedbed

Crops only on the Dryden Diquat 240 label

  • Non-Crop Land

Buy Dryden Diquat 240 through an Independent Broker

Dryden Diquat 240 is a Paradigm Inputs Certified Premium Generic: the same active ingredient and concentration, sold through Independent Brokers across Western Canada.

Common questions

Is Dryden Diquat 240 the same as NUVO DIQUAT?

NUVO DIQUAT and Dryden Diquat 240 contain the same active ingredient at the same concentration: diquat 240 g/L. They are separate Health Canada registrations with different registrants, so inert ingredients, formulation details, and label directions can differ. Always follow the label of the product you apply.

Is there a generic equivalent of NUVO DIQUAT?

Dryden Diquat 240 is registered with Health Canada under PCP number 35899 with the same active ingredient and concentration as NUVO DIQUAT. Every registered product in Canada, brand name or generic, passes the same federal review for efficacy, human health, and environmental safety before it can be sold.

Can I use Dryden Diquat 240 in place of NUVO DIQUAT?

The two labels are separate legal documents. Before substituting, confirm your crop and target pest appear on the Dryden Diquat 240 label and follow its rates and directions. The shared registered uses table on this page shows the crops both labels cover.

Product and brand names are trademarks of their respective registrants, used here to identify the products being compared. Data source: Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency registry, updated weekly. This page is educational and is not a recommendation to use any product. Always read and follow the label of the product you apply.