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

shall notify pest management personnel who shall ensure that the conveyance is detoxified prior to unloading.

5.2.2 Prior to Shipment (Category III). Government-owned subsistence that is to be shipped and the conveyance in which it will be shipped shall be inspected for infestation/contamination before loading, prior inspection at receipt and during storage notwithstanding. Guidance for naval vessels can be found in the U.S. Navy Shipboard Pest Control Manual (see Appendix C).

5.2.3 At issue or sale (Category III). Subsistence shall be examined for infestation/contamination at time of sale or issue, prior inspection at receipt and during storage notwithstanding.

5.2.4 During storage (Category III). Subsistence in storage shall be examined for infestation/ contamination on a cyclical basis, giving special attention to the subsistence items listed in Appendix A. Inspection frequency shall be determined by the medical authority (in conjunction with the local pest management personnel) based on specific or changing environmental conditions, infestation history, and status of facility sanitation. General guidance:

a. Cool temperatures, negative findings for pests, and good sanitation practices are justification to reduce the frequency of inspection.

b. Warm storage temperatures shorten insect developmental time and are justification for more frequent inspection of infestable items.

c. Poor sanitation/facility maintenance or any recent pest infestation/activity either in subsistence or in the storage area is justification to increase inspection frequency to monthly or shorter interval.

5.3 Inspection of storage areas. DLAM 4145.12 (see Appendix C) provides guidelines for an effective stored products pest management program.

5.3.1 Frequency of inspection. Subsistence dry storage areas shall be routinely inspected at least monthly by food inspection personnel for general condition of sanitation, sanitary practice of warehouse management, structural fails and pest infestations. Joint inspections of these areas shall be conducted quarterly with pest management personnel. Training for warehouse management personnel shall be conducted by food inspection personnel biannually or more frequently, to educate them on proper warehouse management practice and sanitation procedures in order to keep the storage areas pest-free. A record of inspections and training shall be maintained by local food inspection personnel.

5.3.2. Detection of insects in storage areas. All shipments of subsistence items carry the potential to infest storage areas, even though there is no apparent evidence of insects. Inspectors shall