Effectiveness between the Seed and Leaf Extract of the

Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) as Biorational

Insecticide

An investigatory Project
Presented to
Mr. Mark Anthony B. Malinao
Science Teacher

St. Peter’s College of Ormoc

Basic Education Department
Ormoc City, Leyte

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements in Science and Technology
For School Year 2016-2017

Researchers:

John Gregart P. Capalla

Justine S. Magan
Shanaine Ann C. Mosende

September, 2016

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

“The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind

us”

The researchers would like to dedicate their

acknowledgment of gratitude towards the following significant

advisers and contributors:

First and foremost, the researchers would like to thank

St. Peter’s College of Ormoc for their support and

encouragement throughout the research and for extending

their laboratory facilities to the researchers.

To Mr. Mark Anthony Malinao, for his willingness to serve

as the Research Adviser, the researchers would like to thank

him for the support and patience in guiding assisting his

students in improving this paper.

To Ms. Rolanie Clemente and Mr. Leo Giganto for their

knowledge, support, and encouragement all throughout the

research. To their parents, family, and friends, that provided

the researchers with advice and financial support and aiding in

the completion of the investigatory project.

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 And most of all, the researchers would like to express

their gratitude to God for providing them with strength and

enlightenment and the determination to carry on.

The researchers hope that this study might inspire future

researchers to discover new things, create unique ideas and

open new paths that can help shape a better environment.

That in all things God may be glorified!

THE RESEARCHERS

John Gregart P. Capalla Justine S.

Magan

Shanaine Ann C. Mosende

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ----------------------------------------- i

Acknowledgement ----------------------------------------- ii

Table of Contents ----------------------------------------- iv

Abstract ----------------------------------------- vi

Chapter I
PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale of the Study …………………………… 1
Statement of the Problem …………………………… 3
Research Hypothesis …………………………… 3
Significance of the Study …………………………… 4
Scope and Delimitations …………………………… 5
Definition of Terms …………………………… 5
Conceptual Framework …………………………… 7
Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related Literature …………………………… 8

Chapter III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design …………………………… 16
Research Subject …………………………… 16
Research Locale …………………………… 17
Research Instrument …………………………… 17
Research Procedure …………………………… 17

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Chapter IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Presentation of Data …………………………… 25
Findings …………………………… 27
Discussion …………………………… 28

Chapter V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary …………………………… 29
Conclusion …………………………… 30
Recommendation …………………………… 31

BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………… 32
Curriculum Vitae …………………………… 34

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 ABSTRACT

The Neem Tree, is found to be a good source of eco –

friendly biopesticides because of the presence of azadirachtin.

With the current issues we have today, the accumulation of

insects has become a devastating problem to the masses.

The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness

of the seed and leaf extract of the Neem tree (Azadirachta

indica) biorational insecticide ingredient on disease harboring

insects. Those who frequently deal with insects can benefit from

this study because of its natural properties that brings a

positive impact in the society.

The researchers and their study is under the jurisdiction

of St. Peter’s College of Ormoc, they used their laboratory

facilities in order obtain the results of this study and accomplish

the research chosen.

The researchers identified the Neem seed extract as the

most effective part of the Neem tree in producing Biorational

Insecticide for the targeted insect: mosquito larvae. The

researchers decided to plant a Neem Tree in their respective

homes to show that this tree deserves more credit than it

usually has, in certain parts of Asia, this tree has been a weed,

not knowing that this tree is actually a benefit to the society.

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