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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Stefan Ehlenz, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest controller, mixes an insecticide July 16, 2013. Pest control aims to kill, trap and avoid infestations that prevent Airmen from carrying out their mission. They also help stop animals from damaging or interfering with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Pavlenko, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest controller from Moorcroft, Wyo., holds two confiscated male ball pythons July 16, 2013. Pest controllers occasionally educate school children about the local animals around the community and how some of the animals can be harmful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Pavlenko, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest controller from Moorcroft, Wyo., sprays a wasp nest to kill the wasps July 16, 2013. Pest controllers eliminate harmful animals or insects that could transfer diseases or sicknesses to base members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Pavlenko, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest controller from Moorcroft, Wyo., holds wasps after spraying a wasp nest July 23, 2013. Pest control helps prevent issues with pests or unwanted animals that could be detrimental to either the mission or the health and welfare of base residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Pavlenko, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest controller from Moorcroft, Wyo., sprays a wasp nest with a chemical spray July 23, 2013. Pest controllers spray the bees with an environmentally friendly chemical spray to kill the nest. Upon request pest controllers will give an educational briefing to school children about harmful pests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)