Some of alternative pest control methods are
1. Rotation of Crop: Growing different crops on a particular piece of land in successive years.
2. Studying the life histories of the pests: When this is done it is sometimes possible to sow the crops at a time when least damage will be caused.
3. Biological Control: Introducing Natural predator or parasite of the pest.
4. Sterility: Rendering the males of a pest species sterile.
5. Genetic Strains: The development of genetic strains (genetically modified plants) which are resistant to certain pest.
6. Environmental ethics: People need to know besides laws regarding environment there are some basic ethics what is right and what is wrong in view of environment.