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paraquat

[par-uh-kwaht] / ˈpær əˌkwɑt /


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“We paid thousands of dollars to have it analyzed. … I mean, the paraquat thing was totally scientifically wrong.”

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

The federal government banned the use of the weedkiller paraquat on golf courses in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Weller noted that there are more than 130 pesticides used in California that are not approved in the European Union, including paraquat, which is banned in about 60 countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

New California legislation seeks to permanently ban paraquat, a powerful and widely used weedkiller that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

“In California, paraquat helps farmers control weeds in important crops, removing hazards for field work and preventing weeds from taking water and nutrients from crops.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024