Eggplant
Eggplant fruit extract: As an alternative pesticide
Against damp wood termites
A Science Investigatory Project
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
In Science Research I
Mrs. Mishel Cadungog
Research I Adviser
Proponents:
Eidden Abygail Maglana
Francia Rose C. Villagonzalo
October 2012
Chapter I:
Introduction
Nowadays, wood sellers in the Republic of the Philippines are experiencing one common problem. These are the termites (Isoptera) that are continuously unaware of biting some of their wood products. Using of chemical insecticides maybe effective, but it may also create acuter damage. In line with this, the researchers decided to research about getting rid of those insects in a natural way.
According to the University of Minnesota 2004, Chemical Insecticides are a substance that destroys insects by chemical action. Some insecticides also destroy mites, ticks, and spiders. Because it kills, an insecticide differs from a repellent, such as DEET, citronella, or creosote, which merely keeps insects away. Insecticides are a form of pesticide; other pesticides include herbicides (weed killers) and fungicides (fungus killers). Many insecticides are poisonous to human beings. Labels on insecticide containers list special precautions for safe use. Fruits and vegetables that have been treated with insecticides always should be washed before they are eaten. Insecticides are also agents of chemical or biological origin that control insects. Control may result from killing the insect or otherwise preventing it from engaging in behaviors deemed destructive. Insecticides may be natural or manmade and are applied to target pests in a myriad of formulations and delivery systems (sprays, baits, slow-release diffusion, etc.) How about the Natural Insecticides? Insecticides have been used for centuries to fight unwanted pests. There are several natural (plant) insecticides that have been widely used, although compared with
Against damp wood termites
A Science Investigatory Project
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
In Science Research I
Mrs. Mishel Cadungog
Research I Adviser
Proponents:
Eidden Abygail Maglana
Francia Rose C. Villagonzalo
October 2012
Chapter I:
Introduction
Nowadays, wood sellers in the Republic of the Philippines are experiencing one common problem. These are the termites (Isoptera) that are continuously unaware of biting some of their wood products. Using of chemical insecticides maybe effective, but it may also create acuter damage. In line with this, the researchers decided to research about getting rid of those insects in a natural way.
According to the University of Minnesota 2004, Chemical Insecticides are a substance that destroys insects by chemical action. Some insecticides also destroy mites, ticks, and spiders. Because it kills, an insecticide differs from a repellent, such as DEET, citronella, or creosote, which merely keeps insects away. Insecticides are a form of pesticide; other pesticides include herbicides (weed killers) and fungicides (fungus killers). Many insecticides are poisonous to human beings. Labels on insecticide containers list special precautions for safe use. Fruits and vegetables that have been treated with insecticides always should be washed before they are eaten. Insecticides are also agents of chemical or biological origin that control insects. Control may result from killing the insect or otherwise preventing it from engaging in behaviors deemed destructive. Insecticides may be natural or manmade and are applied to target pests in a myriad of formulations and delivery systems (sprays, baits, slow-release diffusion, etc.) How about the Natural Insecticides? Insecticides have been used for centuries to fight unwanted pests. There are several natural (plant) insecticides that have been widely used, although compared with