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

APPENDIX B

LIST OF RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

B.1 SCOPE

B.1.1Scope. This appendix is not a mandatory part of the standard.  The information contained herein is intended for guidance only.   This appendix lists equipment recommended to perform inspections of subsistence for infestation.  This list is not all inclusive.

B.2 Equipment.  The following equipment is recommended for pest surveillance by inspection personnel.  Local supply personnel may be able to provide assistance in obtaining this or similar equipment:

B.2.1 Balance, trip, 2000-grain capacity (NSN 6670-00-401-7195) and weight set, balance, 100 gram to 1000 gram (NSN 6670-00-401-8830).

B.2.2 Flashlight, right angle (NSN 6230-00-264-826-1) or any portable high-intensity light source.

B.2.3 Magnifier (Reading Glass) (NSN 6650-00-252-6250).

B.2.4 N95 series particulate respirator, commercially available (NSN 6515-00-262-6765) B.2.5 Paperboard shipping container (NSN 8115-00-511-5750).

B.2.6 Petri dishes, commercially available (NSN 6640-00-051-9495) B.2.7 Pill boxes, commercially available.

B.2.8 Scalpel to open sample bags (NSN 6515-00-511-5750)

B.2.9 Screw cap vials, 9 ml (NSN 6640-00-408-2200) or 3 ml (NSN 664-000-408-2300). B.2.10 Seventy percent ethyl or methyl alcohol to kill and preserve insects.

B.2.11 Sieves (available through scientific products companies).

B.2.12 For bulk products such as spaghetti, use U.S. Standard Sieve Series No. 5 and a

½- inch sieve.  The product should be retained on the mesh while allowing the insects to fall.

B.2.12.1 For granular products such as meals, use US Standard Sieve Series Nos.10, 20. B.2.12.2 For powdery products such as flour, use U.S. Standard Sieve Series Nos. 20, 30,

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