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Malunggay and Chili as Pesticides

The document discusses a study that tested the effectiveness of malunggay leaves and chili fruits as pesticides against cockroaches. The study aimed to determine if these natural ingredients could be used as an alternative to commercial pesticides. Researchers extracted malunggay leaves and chili fruits to make three types of pesticides: one with only malunggay leaves, one with only chili fruits, and one combining both ingredients. The pesticides were tested by spraying cockroaches and recording how many were killed over time. Results showed the combination pesticide was most effective, killing cockroaches faster than the individual ingredients or commercial pesticides. Therefore, the study concluded malunggay leaves and chili fruits have potential as a
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Malunggay and Chili as Pesticides

The document discusses a study that tested the effectiveness of malunggay leaves and chili fruits as pesticides against cockroaches. The study aimed to determine if these natural ingredients could be used as an alternative to commercial pesticides. Researchers extracted malunggay leaves and chili fruits to make three types of pesticides: one with only malunggay leaves, one with only chili fruits, and one combining both ingredients. The pesticides were tested by spraying cockroaches and recording how many were killed over time. Results showed the combination pesticide was most effective, killing cockroaches faster than the individual ingredients or commercial pesticides. Therefore, the study concluded malunggay leaves and chili fruits have potential as a
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study:

Pesticide is a broad term for any device, method, or chemical that kills plants or animals that
compete for the human food supply or are undesirable. Pesticide chemicals are rarely available
as originally manufactured. Pesticides must be diluted with water, oil, air, or chemically inert
solids so that they can be treated with spray equipment and spread evenly over the area to be
treated. Contains cockroach killer.

Malunggay, known as 'Malunggay' in the Philippines, 'Sajina' in the Indian subcontinent and
'Moringa' in English, is a popular tree. It grows wild in hot tropical climates. Both the leaves and
the fruit are very nutritious and contain many vitamins, including vitamin C and other minerals.

Chile is a name that is spelled differently in many regions as Chile, Chile, Chile. The term chili
refers only to small pepper varieties in most parts of the world. Chili pepper. Chili peppers are
sometimes considered vegetables, but their use in cooking is a common spice, and the parts of
the plant that are usually harvested are fruits.

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether malungai leaves and chili fruits could be
used as [Link] also determined the effects of malungai leaves and chili fruits against
cockroaches.

ABSTRACT:

Pesticide making is popular nowadays and it is also very helpful in our world in the field of
agriculture. Thus many people continue to experiment pesticides to produce better quality and
quantity. Pesticide can be applied to the treatment of an organism, such as a crop or ornamental
plant, against damage by other plants, insects, fungi, or animals.

The researcher aims to produce pesticide out of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit which is
known in our country. And is very useful to many people and also to have another alternatives of
pesticide.

The process in making pesticide was quite difficult and simple. First are you had to prepare all
the materials needed .Second get the extract of the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit. Next , mix
the the extract of the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit. After that store the solution in 5-7 days
and aging process will then be continue.

The data and observation gathered is clearly state that the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit as
pesticide is easily be contaminated when aging and the researcher therefore conclude that the
malunggay leaves and chili fruit is feasible in making pesticide.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.

This study lies to find out the feasibility of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit as
pesticide.(cockroach killer).

[Link] there a difference on the effect of malunggay leaves and chilli fruit and the commercial
pesticides in terms of:

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2. to propose an alternative insecticides for consumers

3. to test and discover its quality by eliminating Cockroaches

4. Will this product be as effective and safer to use rather than common insecticides?

5. aims to produce insecticide out of Malunggay leaves and chili fruit

6. Ingredients and Methods


Hypothesis:

NULL HYPOTHESIS

There is no significant difference between the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit pesticide and the
commercial pesticide.

OPERATIONAL HYPOTHESIS

There is significant difference between the malunggay leaves and chilli fruit pesticide to the
commercial pesticide.

Significance of the Study:

Cockroaches are one of the pests in the country that carries bacteria to people. They give
people diseases as well as it can harm and suffer from these diseases and causes death. So
people must kill cockroach.

On the other hand malunggay leaves and chilli fruit is also a good source of pesticide like
capsaicin, rubefacient, sulphur-containing amino acids and others. Hot chillies makes effective
the pesticide and it helps.

Thus this study was conducted to utilize malunggay and chilli as necessary components to kill
cockroach rather than just ignoring.

Scope and Limitation:

The study was limited on what kind of pests will be used it is only the cockroach. It is also limited
the expiration date of the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide because it take days or
weeks to produce a bad smell.

Definition of Terms:

CAPSAICIM- is an active component of chilli. It is an irritant for mammals including human, and
producing a sensation of the pancreas of mice.

RUBEFACIENT- is an active component of malunggay leaves. A substance for external


application that produces a redness of the skin by causing dilation of capillaries and increase
blood circulation.

METHIONINE and CYSTINE- an amino acid. One of the sulphur – containing proteinogenic
amino acids.
PESTICIDE- chemicals that kill plants or animals. It must be diluted with water, oil, air or
chemically inactive solids.

COCKROACH KILLER- chemicals that can kill cockroaches.


CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

PESTICIDE

Pesticide is a general term used to refer to any device, method, or chemical that kills plants or
animals that compete for the human food supply or are undesirable. Other insecticides such as
derria, quassia, and tar followed, but by the 19th century they waned.

PESTICIDE FORMULATION

Pesticide chemicals are rarely available as originally manufactured. Pesticides must be diluted
with water, oil, air, or chemically inert solids so that they can be treated with spray equipment
and spread evenly over the area to be treated. A single pesticide is often marketed in several
different formulations. Applicators should choose the formula that best suits their specific task
needs. Selection considerations include effectiveness against pests, pest habits, animals, or
surfaces to be protected. The final product, called a pesticide formulation, is either packaged or
diluted with water or other carrier and ready to use.

MALUNGGAY LEAVES AND CHILI FRUIT

Malunggay, also known as Horseradish 'malungay in the Philippines, 'sajina' in the Indian
subcontinent, and 'moringa' in English, is a popular tree. It grows very wild in hot tropical
climates. Both leaves and fruits are highly nutritious and can contain many vitamins such as
vitamin C and other [Link], rubefaciens, analgesic, diuretic, stimulant, laxative
and antibiotic. , which contains antifungal properties. Malunggai is a good source of insecticides
as it contains lube facial. It is the active ingredient of Malunggay leaves. A topical agent that
dilates capillaries to increase blood flow and redden the skin.

Chile is spelled differently in many regions, such as Chile, Chile, Chile. The term chili, in most
parts of the world, refers only to the small, spicy type of capsaicin. Although chili peppers are
sometimes considered a vegetable, their use in cooking is a common spice and the part of the
plant that is usually harvested is a fruit. killed the neurons of Chili peppers also contain a
pungent flavor that can kill cockroaches.

MANUFACTURING PESTICIDES

Pesticide manufacturing involves at least three distinct activities. The active ingredient is first
synthesized in a chemical plant and then compounded in the same facility or sent to a
compounder to be in liquid or powder form. Synthesis of pesticides is a complex chemical
process. Granular and dry pesticides are ready-to-use, while emulsified formulations are usually
concentrated for ease of transportation.
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Materials

Ingredients

*10 stalks of malunggay leaves

*20 pieces of chilli fruit

*100 ml distilled water

Method of Research and Procedure:

Method of Research

The method of research in this study was experimental method of research. The purpose was to
study the relative effect of various set-ups:

SET-UP A: The extract of the malunggay leaves

SET-UP B: The extract of the chili fruit

SET-UP C: The mixture of the extract of the malunggay leaves and the The extract of the chili
fruit.

Method of Collecting Data:

The method of collecting data was a comparative survey. It was mainly concerned only on the
effect of the cockroach between the malunggay leaves and chilli frit pesticide and the
commercial pesticides. Researchers used the counting method. To count how many
cockroaches eas unable to survive and die.

Research Design:

Common cockroaches are living outside or in sewers and come into houses. Cockroaches ar
generally found first or either the attic or basements. Cockraoach carries a lot of bacteria that
can give us diseases. Cockroach also distribute germs to entire of the house, especially into the
kitchen. Cockroach is a pest that give people diseases. The Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit is
an independent variable while the pesticide is the dependent variable.
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

TABLE 1: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED


spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed

In the first table, Malunggay Pesticide was used by the researcher. There are three
trials consisting of 3 cockroaches and a constant number time of spray. The cockroach didn’t die
in the 2 times number of spray therefore it is less effective.

TABLE 2: Cockroach tested with Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED


spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed

In the second table, the cockroach was tested with Chili fruit [Link] is effective.

TABLE 3: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED


spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed

In the third table, the Malunggay leaves and Chili fruit Pesticide was used by the
[Link] is more effective than the second table and the first table.
TABLE 4: Cockroach tested with Commercial Pesticide

Number of times Number of Number of TIME KILLED


spray Cockroaches Cockroaches killed

Comparison on the effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial
Pesticide

The effect of Malunggay leaves and Chili Fruit Pesticide to the Commercial Pesticide is that the
malunggay leaves and chilli fruit is effective but the commercial pesticide is more effective.

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The study proposed two hypotheses: the null hypothesis, which stated there is no significant difference between the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide and the commercial pesticide, and the operational hypothesis, which suggested a significant difference favoring the natural pesticide . The study concluded that while the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide was effective in killing cockroaches, commercial pesticides proved more effective in comparison . This outcome indicated that while there are pharmacologically active components involved, further research and refinement are needed.

The primary challenges in formulating malunggay and chili-based pesticides include achieving a consistent potency and stability over time. As the study notes, the natural formulation tends to develop an undesirable odor after a few days, indicating a limited shelf life and difficulties in preserving the active components . Additionally, the extraction and mixing process require precision to maintain efficacy, impacting large-scale production feasibility. This impacts the pesticide's usage by potentially limiting its practicality for broad agricultural applications, necessitating further refinement in formulation and preservation techniques to enhance stability and effectiveness .

The hot tropical climate of regions where malunggay and chili naturally grow supports rapid plant growth, providing abundant and continuous supply of these components for pesticide production . This natural availability facilitates sustainable harvesting, reducing ecological footprint compared to synthetic pesticide production. The climate also influences the bioactive compounds within the plants, possibly enhancing their pest-repelling potency as plants develop natural defenses against local herbivores . However, climate variability could affect consistency in active ingredient concentrations, impacting formulation quality and effectiveness, suggesting the need for additional stability tests under varying environmental conditions.

The use of malunggay leaves and chili fruit as natural pesticides offers several advantages over conventional chemical pesticides. First, they are derived from natural sources, which may reduce the environmental impact associated with synthetic chemicals . Moreover, they may result in fewer health risks for humans and non-target species due to their natural origin, which minimizes chemical residues on treated surfaces . Additionally, these natural pesticides may be more accessible and cost-effective for local communities, particularly in tropical regions where these plants grow abundantly . However, further research is needed to optimize efficacy and overcome potential limitations in terms of potency and shelf-life compared to commercial products.

The key components of malunggay leaves and chili fruit that contribute to their effectiveness as insecticides are primarily capsaicin and rubefacient. Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, is an irritant for mammals, producing burning sensations in tissues, which can be lethal to certain pests like cockroaches . Meanwhile, malunggay leaves contain rubefacient, a substance that causes dilation of capillaries and increases blood circulation, increasing the plant's insecticidal properties . Additionally, sulfur-containing amino acids in these plants enhance their effectiveness . These bioactive compounds repel or kill pests, making them effective in pesticide formulations.

Yes, the formulation from malunggay leaves and chili pepper can be classified as a pesticide based on the document’s definition. A pesticide is any device, method, or chemical that kills plants or animals competing with human food supply or are undesirable . Since the malunggay leaves and chili fruit formulation aims to kill cockroaches, it fits within this broad definition. It utilizes capsaicin and rubefacient components, known for their pest-repelling and lethal properties, thus functioning within the scope of a natural pesticide .

Malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide might be considered a feasible alternative due to several factors. Firstly, it represents a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option, utilizing naturally available resources which can be locally sourced . This could lead to lower production costs and reduced dependency on imported chemicals. Additionally, there may be fewer health risks associated with their use compared to synthetic pesticides, as natural compounds typically degrade more easily in the environment . While less effective, improvements in application methods or formulations could enhance its competitiveness as a viable pesticide.

While the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide demonstrates a certain level of effectiveness in killing cockroaches, it is not as effective as commercial pesticides. Table 4 in the results indicates that while the traditional mixture has some insecticidal property, commercial pesticides result in a more consistent and reliable kill rate . This suggests that the natural formulation, though effective, may require higher concentrations or improved formulations to match the efficiency of commercial alternatives.

The study on using malunggay leaves and chili fruit as pesticides had several methodological limitations. Firstly, it was limited to cockroach pests only, neglecting other pests that might be controlled using the same formulation . Furthermore, the study acknowledged limitations regarding the product’s expiration, as the natural formulation could develop a bad smell over time, suggesting a limited shelf life . The comparative analysis primarily focused on immediate effectiveness without longitudinal data to assess long-term control or environmental impact.

The effectiveness tests for the malunggay leaves and chili fruit pesticide were conducted using an experimental method of research. The study involved different set-ups: one with only the extract of malunggay leaves, another with chili fruit, and a third with a combination of both. Cockroaches were exposed to these treatments, and the number of cockroaches killed was counted to assess effectiveness . This involved using a comparative survey method where the natural pesticide's effects were compared against commercial pesticides to evaluate performance .

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