Diquat Regulation in the US: A Troubled History Diquat, an organic compound introduced as a herbicide over five decades ago, has been banned or restricted in several countries due to concerns about its toxicity and environmental impact.
Despite widespread use in agriculture for controlling weeds and algae, diquat's safety profile has raised red flags among regulatory agencies and environmentalists.
Understanding Diquat: A Herbicide with a Troubled History Diquat belongs to the quaternary ammonium class of herbicides, working by selectively targeting photosynthetic pigments in plants.