The manual describes the biochemical mechanisms of action, methods of obtaining and the history of the creation of all modern herbicide groups. The fields of their application and manufacturers are characterized. It is recommended for the direction of training "Chemical Technology" for the profile "Chemistry and Technology of Synthetic Biologically Active Substances" and "Technology of Synthetic Biologically Active Substances, Chemical Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics," as well as for students, graduate students and teachers of chemical, agricultural, biological universities engaged in the field of chemistry and technology of organic synthesis, pesticide chemistry, agrochemical production, can be used as a reference manual.