ISO 6322-3-1989 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 6322-3:1989 — Storage of cereals and pulses — Part 3: Control of attack by pests. This International Standard gives guidance on means of controlling attack by vertebrate and invertebrate pests in stored cereals and pulses, including onset and development of infestations and measures for prevention and control.

Abstract

Provides practical guidance on recognising and controlling pest attack in stored cereals and pulses. Topics covered include onset of infestation, factors affecting insect and mite development, heating of grain caused by insects and mites, and measures for prevention and control. An informative annex lists limiting and optimum conditions for population increase of 23 insect and mite pests.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed as current following review).
• Publication date: 1989-06 (Edition 2, 1989).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 67.060 (Cereals, pulses and derived products).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1989).
• Number of pages: 6.

Key bibliographic and status information above is taken from the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 6322-3:1989.

Scope

This part of ISO 6322 provides guidance for the control of attacks by both vertebrate and invertebrate pests in bulk and bagged cereals and pulses during storage. It addresses recognition of early infestation, environmental and commodity factors that influence pest development (temperature, moisture, grain condition), the role of insect- and mite-driven heating of grain, preventive hygiene and storage practices, and practical control measures (mechanical, physical, chemical and integrated approaches). An informative annex supplies species-specific limiting and optimum conditions for population increase of common pests.

Key topics and requirements

• Identification of typical vertebrate and invertebrate pests affecting stored cereals and pulses.
• Factors influencing pest development: temperature, moisture content, grain condition and storage environment.
• Detection and monitoring guidance, including signs of early infestation and grain heating caused by pest activity.
• Preventive measures: hygiene, cleaning, drying, aeration and storage design to minimise infestation risk.
• Control options and considerations: mechanical removal, physical methods, approved chemical treatments and integrated pest management approaches appropriate for stored commodities.
• Reference data (informative annex) on limiting and optimum conditions for population increase of 23 insect and mite pests to support risk assessment and timing of control actions.

Typical use and users

Used by grain storage operators, grain and pulse processors, pest-management professionals, agricultural extension services, feed and food safety teams, storage facility designers and national standards/adoption committees. The standard informs operational procedures, staff training, monitoring plans and choices of prevention/control measures for stored-commodity protection.

Related standards

ISO 6322 is a multipart series on storage of cereals and pulses. Relevant related parts include ISO 6322-1 (general recommendations for keeping cereals) and ISO 6322-2 (practical recommendations / essential requirements), which together address complementary aspects of storage, handling and protection of cereals and pulses. National adoptions and equivalents exist in some countries.

Keywords

storage of cereals; storage of pulses; pests; insect control; mite control; vertebrate pests; monitoring; grain heating; pest prevention; ISO 6322-3; stored-product protection.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 6322-3:1989 is Part 3 of the ISO 6322 series addressing the control of attack by pests (vertebrate and invertebrate) in stored cereals and pulses, providing guidance on recognition, prevention and control measures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers onset and development of infestations, environmental factors that affect insects and mites, symptoms such as grain heating caused by pest activity, preventive storage and hygiene measures, and practical control approaches; an informative annex gives species-specific limiting and optimum conditions for population increase.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Grain storage managers, pest control professionals, food/feed safety officers, designers of storage facilities, agricultural extension services and standards bodies use this standard to shape operational pest management and storage best practice.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1989 edition (Edition 2) of ISO 6322-3 is published and, according to the ISO catalogue, was reviewed and confirmed in a periodic review (confirmation noted by ISO); it remains the published edition for this part. For the latest status always check the ISO catalogue or national standards body.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 6322 is a multipart series on storage of cereals and pulses; related parts include ISO 6322-1 (general recommendations) and ISO 6322-2 (practical recommendations / essential requirements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: storage of cereals, storage of pulses, pests, insect control, mite control, vertebrate pests, monitoring, grain heating, pest prevention, integrated pest management, ISO 6322-3:1989.