MSU Ag Alert: Respiratory Protection of Increasing Concern for MT Applicators

The use of highly toxic pesticides that require respiratory protection were on the decline for over two decades. Recently, the use of one highly toxic active ingredient is on the rise due to glyphosate resistant kochia in Montana. This active ingredient is known as paraquat. Paraquat is in such formulations as Devour®, Firestorm®, Helmquat 3SL®, Gramoxone SL®, Cyclone SL 2.0®, Bonedry®, Willowood Paraquat 3SL®, Paraquat Concentrate® and Parazone 3SL Herbicide®. Paraquat is a photosynthesis inhibitor and acts as a non-selective contact herbicide.Click HERE for the report from Cecil Tharp.