[picturesleuth]

Hi everyone!

I am excited to join this community. I live in rural Hunterdon County and am trying to become as Eco-Conscious as possible. I already have a couple of questions.... A&P which is our closest big market.... is beginning to discontinue the organic brands I used to buy and replace with their Green Way label.... Can I trust this as being truly organic? Specifically.... they have gotten rid of Bell and Evans chicken and have their brand as the only "organic" option... Also instant oatmeal.... I used to buy McCanns and now they have only have their boxes as the organic option.... It looks like they may be phasing their brand of milk in as well... I have been buying only Horizon or Stoneyfield Farm milk to avoid Rgbh... Anyone know the story here or can recommend any website that might know if the products are truly high standard organic?

Also-- I avoid harsh chemicals whenever possible...cleaning with vinegar and baking soda... Alas.... it seems we may have a powder post beetle problem in our basement and I will have to hire an exterminator (I dread the use of pesticides and we have not had anything done to the house since we moved here in summer of 2005..... Does anyone know of a natural treatment that is as non-toxic as possible to humans and cats but will be effective in getting rid of the beetles? I have read something about borax or that family.... Any one know how I would get in touch with an exterminator who uses the more natural treatments?

Thanks in advance...
Deb