BS 6279-3:1990

This standard BS 6279-3:1990 Storage of cereals and pulses is classified in these ICS categories:

• 65.100.01 Pesticides and other agrochemicals in general
• 55.220 Storing. Warehousing
• 67.060 Cereals, pulses and derived products

This part of ISO 6322 gives guidance on means of controlling attack by pests on cereals and pulses in storage.

NOTE Other aspects of storage of cereals and pulses are dealt with in ISO 6322-1 and ISO 6322-2, and the determination of insect infestation is dealt with in ISO 605, ISO 6639-1, ISO 6639-2, ISO 6639-3 and ISO 6639-4.

Information on various pests with their effect on stored materials and the parameters which have an effect on this. Methods of control are outlined.