Parkinson’s disease and the agricultural industry will be forever linked. Herbicides containing paraquat dichloride are some of the most widely used agricultural chemicals. If you work in the agricultural industry or you are a commercial landscaper, you may be at…
Manufacturers hid scientific studies that connected the use of weed and grass killers containing paraquat dichloride to the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. But thankfully, independent researchers were not deterred by chemical companies’ denials, and continued to examine these associations.…
A Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill was held on September 17, 2024 by public health advocates and farmworkers calling for the ban of paraquat dichloride. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, and the Environmental…
When herbicide manufacturers explain what paraquat is, they say it’s a safe chemical for weed and grass control, but farmers know it’s a top agricultural hazard. Gramoxone, also known as paraquat, is an herbicide sold under many brand names that…
It’s unknown what amount, route, or duration of paraquat exposure causes Parkinson’s disease, but no pathway is exempt from creating a toxic reaction. It’s suggested that even minimal contact with these hazardous herbicides can cause Parkinson’s disease. Agricultural workers may…