Makabuhay and Chili Extract

ABSTRACT

This investigatory project utilizes Makabuhay stem and chili pepper extract to produce insecticide as a substitute for a commercial product to kill cockroaches and ants. The insecticide was extracted out of
Makabuhay stem and chili pepper. The insecticide was done by chopping the chili pepper into smaller pieces and a pounded Makabuhay stem to get its pulp. An insecticide was given to the different ants and cockroaches.

The data analysis shown that the use of this insecticide is as effective as the use of commercial products in killing ants and cockroaches. The results was very successful because the insects were killed after spraying the insecticide to them.

This study investigates the potential of makabuhay and chili extracts combine together as a household insecticide against ants and cockroaches. The mixture was made into a solution with little water and sprayed onto ants and cockroaches at varying concentrations. The researchers aim to keep your family health away from the diseases that the cockroaches and ants may bring. This insecticide cannot harm your family health because it is environmental friendly , doesn’t have a harmful chemicals.

METHODOLOGY

• Materials/Equipment

The researchers gathered Chili, Makabuhay stem, Mortar and pestle,

Beaker, Graduated cylinder, Piece of cloth, Spray bottle, Stirring rod

and Water.

• Procedure

The researchers collect enough hot chili, pound them with mortar and pestle, after the juice is extracted, add 25ml of water. Strain the chili extracts and pour it out in a beaker, set aside. Get a makabuhay Stem, chopped it into small pieces and then pound it in a mortar and pestle. Soak the pounded stem in 25ml water for 25 minutes. Take the stems out of the container and extract the juice.
Mix the chili and makabuhay extract and add 25ml of water.

(Note: use Gloves and goggles to avoid being exposed to the solution.)

The insecticide is being sprayed onto the insects such as cockroaches and ants.

Number of Test Number of Spray
Number of cockroaches killed

Test 1
4 Sprays of makabuhay

and chili extract 2 cockroaches were sent to heaven and ants were sent to heaven

Test 2

7 Sprays of makabuhay

and chili extract 4 cockroaches were sent to heaven

and a lot ants sent to heaven

Test 3 9 Sprays of makabuhay

And chili extract 5 cockroaches were sent to heaven

and numerous number of ants were

sent to heaven.

• Analysis of Data

The information above shows the number of cockroaches and ants

being killed by the makabuhay and chili extract and we compared it

to a commercial insecticide and the result is almost the same.

INTRODUCTION

Ants live everywhere on land, being the most numerous in insect species.
They live in underground and create those earthier mounds. Some lives on trees and some on hollow parts of certain plants. They can be considered as a menace in our kitchen and dining hall.

Cockroaches have been a problem to many of us. They may contaminate out food with the filth they carry, and cause sickness. And it’s so hard avoiding these things because they come and go whenever, wherever.

These insects are pests once they are allowed to multiply. To control these pests, chemical insecticides are usually used in many of us but there are many harmful effects in using those chemicals. Among those dangers they threaten our surroundings, it causes and adds to pollution. Some plants produces distinctive chemical or odor that can drive away insects. Realizing the good potential of these plants in controlling insects, botanical or organic materials are used now, being considered instead of wide spread use of chemical insecticides. Since some of this plants are commonly growing in our backyards, they are inexpensive and environment friendly.

This study uses extract of chili and makabuhay plants as insecticide to control pests in our homes. The makabuhay extracts contains bitter substance and chili produce spicy like taste and smell. It is possible that this taste and smell is offensive to insects.