by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Howze tightens her respirator before spraying aircraft insecticide July 27 on Ramstein. The aircraft insecticide helps prevent the spread of insects and the bacteria or viruses they carry, which can cause disease in humans, plants and animals.
Airman 1st Class Arielle Howze, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, sprays aircraft insecticide inside a C-130 Hercules July 27 on Ramstein. Depending on the size of the aircraft, the spray needs anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour for aircraft treatment.
Howze grabs aircraft insecticide July 27 on Ramstein. This pre-spray is a residual aerosol insecticide used inside aircraft prior to loading passengers.
Howze brings an animal trap to Vogelweh Housing July 28 on Vogelweh. Stray cats are common in housing and dorms areas, and pest management technicians use baited traps to capture them.
Howze prepares a trap for stray cats July 28 on Vogelweh. Once caught, pest management technicians determine if the cats are chipped. The cats are then either returned to owners or taken to a shelter in Pirmasens if they don’t possess a chip or are feral.
Howze fills a mouse trap with peanut butter July 27 on Ramstein. Snap traps with peanut butter bait are very effective in killing mice and rats. Bait boxes with chemicals inside are used when there is a large population suspected.
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