The Toxic Truth About Diquat: Why It's Time to Regulate This Widely Used Weedkiller Ingredient Diquat is a synthetic herbicide commonly used in agriculture to control weeds and algae growth.
Its chemical properties allow it to penetrate plant tissues easily, causing cellular damage that leads to the death of targeted plants.
Diquat is widely used globally, found in genetically modified crops, residential gardens, and other agricultural settings. The toxic effects of diquat on humans are well documented.