Definitions for "General Use Pesticide"
A pesticide that can be purchased and used by any responsible person.
A pesticide which may be purchased and used by individuals without any special certification or licensing. Pesticides classified by the EPA as GUP have not been shown to pose undue hazards to applicators, the general public or to the environment. Compare with "Restricted Use Pesticide."
A pesticide that can be purchased and used by the general public without undue hazard to the applicator and environment as long as the instructions on the label are followed carefully. For comparison see Restricted-use pesticide.