CA Department of Pesticide Regulation Allows Two-Year Paraquat Phaseout Despite Links to Parkinson's - Beyond Pesticides
California's Department of Pesticide Regulation has approved a two-year phaseout of paraquat, a restricted-use herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease, despite health concerns.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Agricultural applicators, structural pest-control firms, and other licensed pesticide applicators in California who use or handle paraquat. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Two years from the date of the decision (exact date not specified in the excerpt).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The state will phase out paraquat over two years, meaning continued use will be restricted and eventually prohibited.
Who it affects
Agricultural applicators, structural pest-control firms, and other licensed pesticide applicators in California who use or handle paraquat.
What you must do
Begin transitioning to alternative herbicides and prepare for the phaseout timeline.
Deadline
Two years from the date of the decision (exact date not specified in the excerpt).
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