Food shortage can be minimized by efficient pest control services. Pests can cause damage to crops, leading to reduced yields and ultimately, food shortages. Efficient pest control measures, such as the use of pesticides, can help to prevent crop damage and increase yields. This can contribute to an increase in the availability of food, and minimize the risk of food shortages. Natural hazards, illegal exportation of farm produce, and hoarding, on the other hand, can contribute to food shortages, and are not effective measures for minimizing them.