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    Brenna Hartmann is the co-founder of Fixin'Chix Inc., a do-it-yourself enterprise that includes a comprehensive home improvement website; how-to workshops, seminars and publications; and a product line. Brenna is dedicated to empowering women "do-it herselfers" (DIHers) who have the passion and desire to improve their homes. Brenna writes the popular Fixie Chick home improvement column found in Home & Yard Handbook, and is the co-host of "Home & Yard Radio with the Fixie Chick" on 950 ESPN. Brenna lives in Webster with her husband and two children.

    Monday, June 30, 2008

    Got Beetles?


    Got Beetles? My neighborhood in Webster is infested with them! On my contestant quest for eco-friendly living, I have created a home brewed japanese beetle deterrent. During my research, I discovered that the best time to treat these chewing pests is during the larvae stage, but it's to late for me, I already have damage to many plants and trees in my yard. But, the full grown beetle does not like garlic! Try this method on plants and trees around your home.

    First, gentle prune of damaged leaves. Shake the beetles into a jar of warm soapy jar, this will kill them. Then treat with this eco-friendly solution.

    DIH Bug-Off Garden Plant Spray

    2 quarts hot water
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 tsp dish soap

    Mix ingredients and let sit for 1 day. Strain & use as spray
    Apply regularly to deter chewing/sucking insects.
    P.S. Recycle a clean spray bottle!

    -The Fixie Chick
    www.FIxinChix.com

    posted by Fixie Chick at 8:43 AM

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