Dossier
weedkillers
Coverage of weedkillers in the Nexus archive.
- This pesticide may be too dangerous to use. Farmers say they need it.
Paraquat is a pesticide that was commercialized in the 1960s and quickly became one of the world’s most popular weedkillers. While farmers see weeds wilt and brown within hours of applying it, its use has raised concerns regarding its potential danger.