General-use pesticide
- Pronunciation
- /gen-er-al-YOOZ pes-ti-sahyd/
- Category
- Pesticides
- Singular
- General-use pesticide
- Plural
- General-use pesticides
Definition
A pesticide that is not specifically registered for use on any particular crop or site. They are often broad-spectrum insecticides, fungicides, or herbicides.
Etymology
From the general usage of the term 'general' and the established term 'pesticide'.
Example
A general-use pesticide may be used to control a variety of pests in gardens or lawns.
Related Terms
- Broad-spectrum
- Non-specific
- Registration