Precautionary Methods Description: -actions done to avoid pest problems Results: -removes food that pests like -removes places for pests to live		Pest control of any type can often be avoided if people use precautionary methods. Many farmers prevent insects from becoming pests by rotating or changing the crops they grow every year. Common pests, such as flies or mice, can be reduced by covering food and garbage. Thus, in many cases we can avoid pest problems by removing the food or shelter that pests like.