MIL-STD-904 Detection, Identification, And Prevention Of Pest Infestation Of SubsistenceThis standard describes a set of practices that enable DOD personnel to effectively detect and prevent the infestation of contamination of subsistence items from exposure to insects, rodents, birds, or other animals and to reduce the impact of infestation or contamination. These practices can be used to prevent, detect, and evaluate damage to subsistence items. The practices described in this standard delineate inspection procedures, evidence collection techniques and equipment, sampling methods, and disposition procedures.

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MIL-STD 904C

5.4.1

Medical hold of infested/contaminated items.......................................

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5.4.2

Identification and reporting of infestation............................................

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5.4.3

Eradication Procedures........................................................................

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5.4.3.1

Fumigation………………..................................................................

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5.4.3.2

Freezing……………...........................................................................

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5.4.4

Disposition procedures for insect infested products...........................

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5.4.5

Disposition of rodent /bird/other animal contaminated products.......

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5.5

Preventing infestation/contamination in storage facilities..................

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5.5.1

Sanitation procedures..........................................................................

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5.5.2

Warehousing practices........................................................................

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5.5.3

Pest proofing storage facilities............................................................

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NOTES

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6.1

Intended use.......................................................................................

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6.2

Acquisition requirements....................................................................

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6.3

Subject term (key word) listing...........................................................

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6.4

Changes from previous issue...............................................................

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FIGURE

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DD Form 1222.....................................................................................

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APPENDIX A

LIST OF ITEMS WITH HIGH POTENTIAL FOR INFESTATION..

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B

LIST OF RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT.......................................

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C

REFERENCES.....................................................................................

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