paraquat
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This information is taken from the EPA website. As required by EPA’s Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision and amended paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. paraquat) product labels, certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat. The training provides important information about paraquat’s toxicity, new label requirements and restrictions, and the consequences…
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Paraquat is the active ingredient in several popular herbicide formulations used in Georgia (Firestorm, Gramoxone, Helmquat, and Parazone). It has multiple uses including preplant burndown applications, early-postemergence weed control in peanut, and as a soybean harvest-aid. Paraquat registration has been under review by the EPA and many changes will be occurring in the very near…