Pestering pests: Entomology sprays down threats

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrian Pozo-Romero, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron pest control technician, sprays a tree with pesticide to kill and keep away pine processionary caterpillars at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 23, 2015. The caterpillars not only destroy pine trees, but also their loose hair can cause respiratory or allergic reactions for some people and animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Pestering pests: Entomology sprays down threats

Published March 27, 2015
By Senior Airman Austin Harvill
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron entomology shop ensures Aviano safely controls pests that negatively impact the mission. Pests usually mean insects or bugs, but the entomology shop also sprays herbicide to reduce dangerous vegetation.