Abstract: A mixture of diuron with mesotrione optionally containing other herbicides such hexazinone is disclosed as useful for controlling undesired vegetation. Also disclosed is a herbicidal composition comprising diuron, mesotrione and optionally other herbicides such as hexazinone and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid diluents. Further disclosed is a method of controlling undesired vegetation comprising applying to the locus of the vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of the mixture.