Category AI Visibility Report
Herbicides AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈14,510
Est. AI queries / month
24
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 24 buyer topics in Herbicides across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 14,510 AI queries per month.
- Roundup leads the AI shelf with 10.3% of brand mentions, followed by Celsius (7.1%) and BioAdvanced Organics (6.5%). The top three hold 23.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Herbicides for flower beds” (top keyword “herbicides for flower beds”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on ucanr.edu most (21.4% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roundup | 261 | 10.3% |
| 2 | Celsius | 179 | 7.1% |
| 3 | BioAdvanced Organics | 165 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Spectracide | 131 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Preen | 122 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Anderson | 99 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Bonide Captain Jack's | 85 | 3.3% |
| 8 | SpeedZone | 79 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Garlon | 58 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Ortho WeedClear | 49 | 1.9% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbicides for flower beds | ≈2,501 | herbicides for flower beds | 2,900 |
| Herbicides for clover | ≈2,474 | clover herbicides | 2,900 |
| Systemic herbicides | ≈2,452 | diquat herbicide | 3,600 |
| Herbicides for dandelions | ≈2,439 | herbicides for dandelions | 4,400 |
| Aquatic herbicides | ≈2,405 | aquatic weed herbicides | 1,600 |
| Herbicides for vegetable gardens | ≈2,239 | herbicides vegetable gardens | 590 |
| Herbicides for crabgrass | — | preemergence herbicides for crabgrass | 49,500 |
| Herbicides for tree of heaven | — | herbicides for tree of heaven | 12,100 |
| Herbicides for Japanese knotweed | — | herbicides for japanese knotweed | 3,600 |
| Herbicides for creeping charlie | — | herbicides for creeping charlie | 6,600 |
| Triclopyr herbicides | — | triclopyr herbicide | 8,100 |
| Herbicides for bermuda grass | — | herbicides for bermuda grass lawn | 2,900 |
| Best herbicides | — | herbicide | 27,100 |
| Selective herbicides | — | selective herbicides | 9,900 |
| Herbicides safe for pets | — | herbicides safe for pets | 18,100 |
| Glyphosate herbicides | — | glyphosate | 135,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ucanr.edu | 381 | 21.4% |
| psu.edu | 293 | 16.4% |
| ufl.edu | 161 | 9% |
| epa.gov | 134 | 7.5% |
| ncsu.edu | 92 | 5.2% |
| reddit.com | 92 | 5.2% |
| iastate.edu | 70 | 3.9% |
| umn.edu | 68 | 3.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for herbicides?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Roundup (10.3%), Celsius (7.1%), BioAdvanced Organics (6.5%), Spectracide (5.2%), Preen (4.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about herbicides?
GEOly estimates ~14,510 AI queries per month in this category across 24 buyer topics, led by “Herbicides for flower beds”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for herbicides?
The most-cited domains are: ucanr.edu, psu.edu, ufl.edu, epa.gov, ncsu.edu. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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