FEASIBILITY OF CALAMANSI (CITROFORTUNELLA MICROCARPA) AND CHILI
FRUIT EXTRACT (CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS) AS COACKROACHES KILLER
A RESEARCH PRESENTED TO:
MRS. LEA LACSON
JAGNAYA, JAMINDAN, CAPIZ
IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMNET ON RESEARCH
BY:
DARWIN GECALA
CARLO CORNELIO
ROLAND SENORIO
ANGEL CRUZ
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Cockroaches are common insect pest found all over the world
this insect is common to most people. Cockroaches are very
resourceful insect that can live eat and breed in your home.
Cockroaches are insect of the order Blattodea which also includes
termites about 30 cockroach species out of 4600 are associated
with human habitats about four species are well known as pest the
least as the carboniferous period.
Cockroaches are synonymous with filth and poor hygiene their
feeding and nesting habits mean they accumulate a range of
pathogenic organism which they crawl there are approximately of
cockroaches 4,000 living species in the world. Cockroaches are
commonly found in building and homes because they prefer warm
environment close to food and water that makes the food
contaminated and then they will take result to dangerous health
that may sometimes lead several illness and death.
The Researchers conducted this study to consider the Three
Important Variables such as Calamansi Extract which has
substances that could have the effect to cockroach, chili fruit
which could be a big help in keeping our home safe from
coackroaches.
IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY
This study will be conducted to determine the
feasibility of calamansi as cockroach killer, many people will
surely benefit from this experiment. The number one concern of
this study is the parents in home that was suffering from
cockroach problem or attack. It may also help other people in the
community lessen the number of cockroaches that cause food
poisoning and allergies.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
1. To determine the feasibility of calamansi(citrofortunella
Microcampa)and chili fruit Extract as Cockroach killer
2. To determine which level of calamansi(citrofortunella
Microcampa) and Chili Fruit Extract
HYPOTHESIS
NULL HYPOTHESIS
1. There significant substance in calamansi(citrofortunella
Microcampa)and chili fruit extract that can kill and lessen
the number of cockroach killed
2. There are Significant substance in chili fruit that can kill
Cockroaches
OPERATION HYPOTHESIS
1. There are Significant difference in the effectiveness of
calamansi(citrofortunella Microcampa)and chili fruit Extract
as Cockroach Killer
2. The calamansi(citrofortunella Microcampa) and chili fruit
Extract can be made as Cockroach Killer.
SCOPE AND DELIMINATION
This study will be limited on the feasibility of Calamansi
(Citrofotunella Microcarpa) extract and Chili fruit (Capsicum
Frutescens.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE STUDY
The study was conducted at Jagnaya on February 2020.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Calamansi- member of the genus citrus and the kumguat formerly
considered as belonging to separate genus fortunella.
Chili Fruit- the fruit plants from the genus capsicum member of
the nightshader family.
Graduated Cylinder- is a common place of laboratory equipment
use to measure the volume of liquid.
Strainer- a kitchen device that has many small holes that used
to separate the solid from liquid substance.
Knife- a piece of metal sharp and hand use to cut or chop
calamansi.
Spoon- a piece of metal use to pick food and other, also use to
measure ingredients.
Chopping Board- a wooden or plastic on which calamansi will be
cut.
Bowl- use to mix ingredients, a round open container
Plastic Garapone- a round plastic container used to stock
Cockroach.
Cockroach- are insect of the order Blattodea, which also made
termites.
Apron- A small piece of silk that can avoid dirty disease.
CHAPTER II
REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE
Cockroach is a scavenging insect that resembles a beetle,
having long antennae and legs and typically a broad, flattened
body. Several tropical kinds have become established worldwide as
household pests. To say someone is a cockroach or a vermin means
that they are harmful or they are scavengers. It could also mean
that they irritate people by being where they don't really
necessarily need to be. Another thing that it could mean is that
the people around this specific person find him or her somewhat
disgusting.
This creature is often able to survive from any attempt to
end their life. It makes them the symbol for long life,
refreshment, rebirth, and rejuvenation. With cockroach as your
animal totem gives you new perspective of yourself in line with
your emotion, state of your mind and spirituality. The body is
divided into three parts—head, thorax, and abdomen. Three pairs
of legs are attached to the thorax. Most cockroaches have three
joints on each leg, which means they have 18 knees! The skeleton
is made of a hard substance called chitin.
Calamansi (spelled kalamansi in native Tagalog orthography)
is a small, very round citrus fruit that's ubiquitous in the
Philippines. The fruits are often used when the thin rind is
still green on the outside, and that is the color associated with
it. Scientific name: Citrus microcarpa. Calamansi extract has an
ability to kill insects especially cockroaches. And they also
find out that it can be used as substitute for commercial
products like BAYGON that can kill insects if commercial products
are not available or cannot afford them.
Chili Fruit is a small hot-tasting pod of a variety of
capsicum, used chopped (and often dried) in sauces, relishes, and
spice powders. There are various forms with pods of differing
size, color, and strength of flavor, such as cascabels and
jalapeños. Chili extract as a substitute pesticide in killing
cockroaches. - It is used as food, effective flocculant or water
treatment, antibiotic, source of oil, and coagulant for turbid
waters.
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
MATERIALS:
The materials used in the study are the following:
Cockroaches, Calamnsi, Chili, knife, measuring cups, strainer,
chopping board, gloves, weighing scale mask and plastic.
METHODS:
Experimental Treatment
This study has four treatments, corresponding to the level
calamansi and chili fruit. Treatment A (25 ml of Calamansi, 15 ml
of chili fruit extract and 10 ml of water) Treatment B (20 ml of
calamnsi, 20 ml of chili fruit extract and 10 ml of water)
Treatment C (15 ml of Calamansi, 25 ml of chili fruit extract and
10 ml of water) Treatment D is 40 ml of water only.
Experimental Methods
A. Collection of Calamansi Fruit Extract
The calamansi fruit was collected at Brgy. Lapaz,
Jamindan, Capiz. The researcher will collect 70 grams of
calamansi fruit extract and it will be put in a clean
container.
B. Collection of Chili Fruit Extract
The chili fruit was collected at Brgy. Caridad, Jamindan,
Capiz. The researcher will gather 47 grams of chili fruit
ectract and it will be put also in a clean container.
C. Collection of Cockroaches
Cockroaches will be gathered at Brgy. Lapaz, Jamindan Capiz
at Gecala’s residence. The researcher gathered 120
cockroaches that will be put in a jar.
D. Preparation of foliar fertilizer
In this study the researcher will prepare the following
materials, Calamansi, chili, cockroaches, strainer, knife,
chopping board, bowl, plastic gloves, jar and apron.
E. Application of Treatments
Each treatment will be place in a sprayer. It will be spray
5 times to cockroaches. Total number of cockroaches was
counted every 10, 20 to 30 minutes after applied in the
treatment.
Experimental Layout and Design
Each treatments was replicated three times, arranged in
Complete Randomized Design (CRD)
C 2
B 2 C 3
D 3 A 3 B 3
D 2 C 1
B 1
A 1 D 1 A 2
CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents the results obtained on the
Feasibility of Calamansi (Citrofortunella Microcampa) and Chili
(Capsicum) fruit extract as cockroach killer.
Table 1.0 shows that treatment A(25ml of calamansi extract, 15 ml
of chili fruit extract, 10 ml of water) has the highest number of
cockroaches died with the mean of 15.67 followed by treatment C
(15 ml of calamansi fruit extract, 20 ml of chili fruit extract,
and 10 ml of water) with the mean of 14.67 followed by treatment
B (20 ml of calamansi fruit extract, 20 ml of chili fruit extract
and 10ml of water with a mean of 13.33 followed by the lowest
mean of 4.33 which is treatment D (40 ml of water only).
Table 1.0 Total number of cockroaches died after application
of treatment
TREATMENT REPLICATION TOTAL MEAN
1 2 3
A 21 15 11 47 15.67
B 15 13 12 40 13.33
C 19 15 10 44 14.67
D 3 6 4 13 4.33
Table 1.1: Analysis of Variance
SOURCE DF Sum of Mean Square F-Value Pr(>F)
Square
Treatments 3 243.33 81.1111 6.45
Error 8 100.6667 12.5833
Total 11 344.0000
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY
The study was conducted at Jagnaya, National High School,
Jagnaya, Jamindan, Capiz from February 12 to find out the
feasibility of chili (citrofortunella microcampa) and chili
(capsicum) fruit extract as cockroach killer.
This study has four treatments, corresponding to the level
calamansi and chili fruit. Treatment A (25 ml of Calamansi, 15 ml
of chili fruit extract and 10 ml of water) Treatment B (20 ml of
calamnsi, 20 ml of chili fruit extract and 10 ml of water)
Treatment C (15 ml of Calamansi, 25 ml of chili fruit extract and
10 ml of water) Treatment D is 40 ml of water only.
Study shows that treatment A(25ml of calamansi extract, 15
ml of chili fruit extract, 10 ml of water) has the highest number
of cockroaches died with the mean of 15.67
Conclusions
Based on the result of the study, the researchers drawn
the following conclusions:
1. Calamansi extract and chili fruit has a significant
effect on the the fatality of cockroaches
2. A mixture of treatment A ( 25ml of calamansi extract, 15
ml of chili fruit extract and 10 ml water is the most
effective treatment.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers
recommend the following recommendations:
1. The use of calamansi extract and chili
fruit extract convenient way of killing
cockroaches.
2. Further study should be conducted using
calamansi extract and chili fruit as a
substance that lead to the death of
cockroaches.
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