this is kinda how i do it
http://graphicssoft.about.com/librar...bps_4abfly.htm
I just zoom to 200% and use the pen tool to outline it
then make a selection out of the paths, feather 1 pixel and anti-alias
then reverse selection, hit delete... background is gone
takes just a couple minutes if you got good eyes and coordination, and cordless optical mouse
little longer if you dont