diff --git a/pavelib/prereqs.py b/pavelib/prereqs.py
index 6df3eb31f3..262a3b243d 100644
--- a/pavelib/prereqs.py
+++ b/pavelib/prereqs.py
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ PACKAGES_TO_UNINSTALL = [
 ]
 
 
+@task
 def uninstall_python_packages():
     """
     Uninstall Python packages that need explicit uninstallation.