Feasibility of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Annuum) and Garlic (Allium Sativum) as an Alternative Mosquito Killer
IV. RESEARCH PLAN
Statement of the Problem/ Objectives This study will be conducted to show the effectiveness of Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer. Specifically, it will be sought to answer the following questions: 1. Is Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer comparable to the commercial product in terms of: 2.1. Affordability 2.2. Effectiveness 2. What are the properties of Cayenne Pepper and Garlic that can kill mosquitoes?
Hypotheses
The following hypotheses were generated to be tested: 1. The Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer is comparable to the commercial product in terms of: 2.1. Affordability 2.2. Effectiveness 2. Cayenne Pepper and Garlic has properties that can kill mosquitoes.
Methodology
In making the Mosquito Killer, 80 grams of garlic which has sulfur that makes it a natural insect repellent and 20 grams of cayenne pepper will be gathered and prepared. Cayenne pepper is a common ingredient in many natural sprays for mosquitoes because it has Capsaicin which disrupts nerve signals, as well as damages membranes in insect’s bodies. The garlic will be chopped into smaller pieces to be placed in a blender with the cayenne pepper, and then 800 ml of water will be added. The mixture will be strained using a clean cloth and transfer it in a spray bottle. In testing the product, the researcher will spray separately the experimental product and the commercial product inside two glass containers with mosquitoes. Afterwards, the mosquitoes will then be observed for 5 minutes.
Data Analysis The combination of Capsicum annuum and Allium sativum will make an effective mosquito killer because Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) has Capsaicin which disrupts nerve signals, as well as damages membranes in insect’s bodies. This makes cayenne peppers a common ingredient in many natural sprays for garden pests such as spiders, aphids, beetles
Statement of the Problem/ Objectives This study will be conducted to show the effectiveness of Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer. Specifically, it will be sought to answer the following questions: 1. Is Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer comparable to the commercial product in terms of: 2.1. Affordability 2.2. Effectiveness 2. What are the properties of Cayenne Pepper and Garlic that can kill mosquitoes?
Hypotheses
The following hypotheses were generated to be tested: 1. The Cayenne Pepper and Garlic as an alternative Mosquito Killer is comparable to the commercial product in terms of: 2.1. Affordability 2.2. Effectiveness 2. Cayenne Pepper and Garlic has properties that can kill mosquitoes.
Methodology
In making the Mosquito Killer, 80 grams of garlic which has sulfur that makes it a natural insect repellent and 20 grams of cayenne pepper will be gathered and prepared. Cayenne pepper is a common ingredient in many natural sprays for mosquitoes because it has Capsaicin which disrupts nerve signals, as well as damages membranes in insect’s bodies. The garlic will be chopped into smaller pieces to be placed in a blender with the cayenne pepper, and then 800 ml of water will be added. The mixture will be strained using a clean cloth and transfer it in a spray bottle. In testing the product, the researcher will spray separately the experimental product and the commercial product inside two glass containers with mosquitoes. Afterwards, the mosquitoes will then be observed for 5 minutes.
Data Analysis The combination of Capsicum annuum and Allium sativum will make an effective mosquito killer because Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) has Capsaicin which disrupts nerve signals, as well as damages membranes in insect’s bodies. This makes cayenne peppers a common ingredient in many natural sprays for garden pests such as spiders, aphids, beetles
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