IS 11261 : Part 2 : 1985 Method for Assessment of Post-harvest Grain Losses by Rodents - Part 2 : Loss Determination by Population Assessment and Estimation Procedures

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 2) prescribes methods for assessment oflosses due to rodents primarily for use in grain stores.

1.1.1 The aim of the methods is to estimate the weight of thegrain consumed by rodents. The other related losses attributable,for example, to contamination, health hazards and damage to sacksmust be evaluated by other means.