Press Releases | | Hawaii Becomes First State in the U.S. to Ban the Toxic Pesticide, Chlorpyrifos - Center for Food Safety
Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to ban chlorpyrifos, effective immediately. This affects all pest control operators using chlorpyrifos in Hawaii, requiring immediate cessation of use and disposal of existing stocks.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in Hawaii. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate.. 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
Chlorpyrifos is now banned in Hawaii; all uses are prohibited.
Who it affects
Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in Hawaii.
What you must do
Stop using chlorpyrifos immediately; dispose of any remaining product according to hazardous waste regulations.
Deadline
Immediate.
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