There are now about a zillion ways to use organic materials instead of pesticides, to make your environment healthier and keep the planet cleaner and greener.  It is cost effective to use the products that you already have in your home, to get rid of insects in  the house or yard.  The methods that are used are simple and easy to do and your environment becomes healthier for your whole family when you go organic.  This site offers great tips on properly identifying the pest that you want to get rid of, and then techniques to rid them from your lawn, or your home. http://www.backyardnature.com/cgi-bin/gt/tpl.h,content=128.  There are many other sites such as: http://www.leps.bc.ca/altpest.html and http://www.leps.bc.ca/altpest.html.  This information is so vital to keeping the planet green.  If you are happy with your organic choices for better living and a healthy earth, please pass this information along to your  neighbors, friends and family.