Moringa Oleifera and Capsicum Duo as Cockroach Killer

Introduction

In our society today there are lots of people who are trying to find out how to kill

dirty pest in their house one of this example is the cockroach. In our house there are

lots of cockroaches in the cupboard, in our things especially in the dark, and moist parts

of the house. In support of that problem the researcher is motivated to do a research on

how to kill cockroaches because she personally hate and is afraid of it.

Plant products have been used by traditionally human communities in many parts

of the world against the vectors and species of pest. The phytochemicals derived from

plant sources can act as larvicides, insect growth regulators, repellents and

ovipositional attractants and have deterrent activities observed by many researchers.

Repellents have an important place in protecting man from the bites in insect pests. An

effective repellent will be useful in reducing man vector contact and in interrupting

disease transmission. A repellent compound should be toxic, non-irritating and long

lasting. Amides, imides, esters and other polyfunctional compounds are known to be

good repellents. Plants could be an alternative source for insects repellent because they

constitute a potential source of bioactive chemicals.

Since moringa oleifera and capsicum is low-cost vegetable and is abundant in the

backyard garden, they have been spread throughout the country with benefits unknown

to many. One of these is the viability of moringa oleifera leaves and the capsicum fruit

duo as cockroach killer.

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I. Background of the Study

Health awareness is the prime investment, ingenuity is the investors joining effort

and wellness i s t h e n e t g a i n . M o s t p e o p l e t h i n k t h a t a d a p t i n g a h e a l t h y

a n d w e l l - c o n d i t i o n e d l i f e i s expensive and difficult to achieve. The use of

commercial pesticide is in nowadays just suited to our very active lifestyle. However, the

ready to use and convenient pesticide will destroy our environment and bring hazard to

people.

Since Moringa has a remarkable value. Based from previous studies, they

have found out that malunggay is full of nutrients human being needs for his health.

With this result the researcher was motivated to search for its other uses. It could be a

possible pesticide since it has phytochemicals that is present in the malunggay plant.

Chili is spelled differently in many regions chili, chile and chilli. The term chili in

most of the world refers exclusively to the smaller hot types of capsicum. It is a hot

pepper. Even though chilies maybe vegetable, their culinary usage is a generally spice,

the part of the plant that is usually harvested is the fruit.

The researcher do not only procure homemade cockroach killer of low cost but

also help promote this miracle tree and encourage people to plant more not to mention

its health benefits. It also maintain the ecological balance of our ecosystem.

This study will present the result of the beneficial mix of Malunggay

a n d C h i l i k n o w n a s Moringa Oleifera and Capsicum Duo Cockroach Killer.

A p o w e r d u o , a product of nature, harness within reach and concocted with

simplicity.

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II. Statement of the Problem

The researcher will probe and query further if the extract from the leaves of

moringa oleifera and from the capsicum fruit can be used as a cockroach killer.

Specifically, the researcher would like to know the answer of the following questions.

This study aims to make moringa oleifera and capsicum duo as a cockroach killer. It has

specific questions to be answered:

a) Do moringa oleifera and capsicum extract can be a cockroach killer?

b) Can people use this as a cockroach killer?

III. Scope and Limitations

This research will cover the possibility of moringa oleifera and capsicum extract

as a cockroach killer. The study is limited only on cockroach since this kind of pest is

much available in the cupboard, under the lavatory, in the comfort rooms, cabinets or in

any dark and moist part of the house or anywhere else. It is limited only on the

cockroach since it is easier to acquire on this kind on pest than on the other kind of

pest. Second, this kind of pesticide is only limited on number of days because it is made

up of all-natural fruits and vegetable and contains no preservatives compared to the

commercial pesticide.

IV. Hypothesis

a) Moringa oleifera and capsicum duo extract can be a cockroach killer.

b) People can use this as cockroach killer.

V. Significance of the Study

 People are tired of those cockroach living in their place that can cause disease.

Repeated use of synthetic pesticides for cockroach control is effective but it has

disrupted natural biologic control systems and led to resurgences in roaches

populations. It has also resulted in the development of resistance undesirable effects on

non-target organisms, and fostered environmental and human health concern that

initiates a search for alternative control measures.

This research study aims to help the government cut costs in developing

chemical pesticides which has been very expensive and hazardous. The significance is

just how one resourcefully utilizes the cheap, the natural abundance of nature, and the

untiring quest to alternatives and remedies.

Plants are considered as a rich source of bioactive chemicals and they may be

an alternative source of roaches control agents. 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 chili fruit is also a good source of

pesticide like capsaicin, rubefacient, sulphur-containing amino acids and others. Hot

chilies make pesticide effective. Thus this study was conducted to utilize malunggay,

and chili as necessary components to kill cockroach rather than just ignoring it. It is

significant because people will not buy those commercial cockroach killer. It can just be

picked in the garden. It is much available also in the market. https://prezi.com/

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VI. Definition of Terms

Moringa Oleifera - is a scientific name. It is called Malunggay in Philippines and Sajina

in Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. It grows very wildly in hot tropical climate.

Moringa in nature is medicine cabinet. It is best known as an excellent source of

nutrition and a natural energy booster. Loaded with nutrients, vitamins and amino acids,

it replenishes your body and provides what you need to get through a hectic weekday or

active weekend.

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

Chili - is spelled differently in many regions chili, chile and chilli. The term chili in most of

the world refers exclusively to the smaller hot types of capsicum. It is a hot pepper.

Even though chilies maybe though as vegetable, their culinary usage is, a generally

spice, the part of the plant that is usually harvested is the fruit. Chili pepper (also chile

pepper or chilli pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli [ˈttʃiːli]) is the fruit of plants from

the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

Capsaicim - an active component of chilli. It is an irritant for mammals including human,

and producing a sensation of the pancreas of mice

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Cockroach- (or simply "roaches") are insects of the order Blattodea. This name derives

from the Latin word for "cockroach", blatta. Among the most well-known species are

the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, which is about 30 mm (1 inch) long,

the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about 15 mm (1/2 inch) long, the Asian

cockroach, Blattella asahinai, also about 15 mm (1/2 inch) in length, and the Oriental

cockroach, Blatta orientalis, about 25 mm (3/4 inch). Tropical cockroaches are often

much bigger, and extinct cockroach relatives such as the Carboniferous

Archimylacris and the Permian Apthoroblattina were several times as large as these.

Cockroaches are generally considered pests; however, only about 30 species (less than

1%) infest urban habitats.

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.

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 Review of the Related Literature

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10068

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF ORGAN

IC AGRICULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SENATE SB NO. 1799.

This bill seeks to spur the production, processing, marketing, and distribution

of malunggay in suitable areas of the country in order to acquire the benefits of the

exceptionally nutritious and productive but underutilized tropical crop locally known as

malunggay.

“Malunggay” in the Philippines, “Sajina” in the Indian Subcontinent, and“Moringa”

in English. It is a popular tree. Many Asians use the leaves of Malunggay (Sajina) like

spinach and also the fruit it produces as a vegetable, like asparagus. It only used to be

known as a vegetable for lactating mothers. But new scientific studies say that

malunggay has medicinal and market possibilities.

www.healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com

Moringa Oleifera, commonly referred to simply as Malunggay, is the most widely

cultivated variety of the genus Moringa. It is of the family Moringaceae. It is an

exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. The tree itself is

rather slender with drooping branches that grows to approximately 10m in height

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however, it normally is cut back annually to one meter or less, and allowed to regrow,

so that pods and leaves remain within arm reach. The leaves are cooked and used like

spinach. ©2012 Friends Science Publishers

In addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are

commonly dried and crush into powder, and used in soups and sauces. Murungkai

Tamil as it is locally known in Tamil Nadu is used in siddha medicine.

http://healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com/health

The tree is a good source for calcium and phosphorus. It is also known as “

Miracle Tree “ it is also reffered to as “Drumstick Tree” In the Philippines, they are

referred to as Malunggay, Others refer to Moringa as “Horseradish Tree” , “Benzolive

Tree” , “Kelor” , “Marango”, “ Mlonge” , “Moonga” , “Nebeday” , “Saijhan”, “Sajna” or

“Ben Oil Tree”. Moringa contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of antioxidants.

www.malunggay.com

Tender malunggay leaves also reduce phlegm and are administered internally

for scurvy and catarrhal conditions, while the flowers are used to heal inflammation of

the tendons and abscesses. Unripe pods of malunggay are also reported to prevent

intestinal worms, while the fruit also prevents eye disorders. Because of its nutritional

content, malunggay strengthens the immune system, restores skin condition, controls

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blood pressure, relieves headaches and migraines, manages the sugar level thereby

preventing diabetes, reduces inflammations and arthritis pains, restricts the growth of

tumors, and heals ulcers. This information comes from Dr.Kumar Pati, an Indian doctor

who is an expert in natural medicine causing an excess of algae and a resulting loss of

oxygen in the water. www.malunggay.com/therapeutics.htm

A healthy plant has the biological capacity to fend off some cases of disease.

When a plant is stressed due to lack of nutrients, its growth slows. Its ability to ward

off disease-carrying bacteria and fungi weakens. Organic fertilizers help prevent

diseases by meeting the plants' nutritional needs. This action removes a serious

source of stress. As with disease, organic fertilizers can help plants resist parasitic

infestations by insects and other agents. Parasites may attack plants at a site of injury. A

healthy plant is actively growing plant tissue during the growing season and can repair

the damage, setting up a barrier against parasites.

www.malunggay.com/therapeutics.htm

Recently, the roles of aqueous extracts of various parts in enhancing plant

growth and productivity have been explored, making it even more valuable plant

species. The focus of this review is to encompass the research so far conducted in

exploring the potential of moringa for medicinal uses, moringa oil as lubricant in industry

as well as biodiesel, as biopesticide, as nutritional source, in enhancing plant growth

and productivity both of the normally growing and stressed plants. Journal of the

American Medical Association, 2002

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 Special focus has also been places on the recent research efforts carried out at

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. We believe that this review will help

further exploring the novel avenues of research using Moringa as a valuable plant for

benefits of mankind. Journal of the American Medical Association,2002

Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet in America since at least 7500

BC. There is archaeological evidence at sites located in southwestern Ecuador that chili

peppers were domesticated more than 6000 years ago, and is one of the first cultivated

crops in the Central and South America that is self-pollinating.

www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ chilli/pepper

The chili pepper (also chile pepper or chilli pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli [ˈttʃiːli]) is

the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade

family, Solanaceae. In Britain, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan,

India, and other Asian countries, it is usually known simply as the chilli.

The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied

topically are capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) and several related

chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids.

Chili peppers originated in the Americas.After the Columbian Exchange,

many cultivars of chili pepper spread across the world, used in both food and medicine.

Chilies were brought to Asia by Portuguese navigators during the 16th century. India is

the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chili peppers.

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 Guntur in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh produces 30% of all the

chilies produced in India, Andhra Pradesh as a whole contributes 75% of India's chili

exports. https://prezi.com/jq2jculg05hy/copy-of-malunggay-leaves-and-chili-fruit-as-

pesticide/

Christopher Columbus was one of the first Europeans to encounter them (in The

Caribbean), and called them "peppers" because they, like black and white pepper of the

Piper genus known in Europe, have a spicy hot taste unlike other food stuffs.

Upon their introduction into Europe chilis were grown as botanical curiosities in

the gardens of Spanish and Portuguese monasteries. But the monks experimented with

the chilis’ culinary potential and discovered that their pungency offered a substitute for

black peppercorns, which at the time were so costly that they were used as legal

currency in some countries. http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com

Chilies were cultivated around the globe after Columbus. Diego Álvarez Chanca,

a physician on Columbus' second voyage to the West Indies in 1493, brought the first

chili peppers to Spain, and first wrote about their medicinal effects in 1494.In recent

years, (basically post-World War II) chemical pesticides have become the most

important consciously-applied form of pest management. www.prezi.com

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 This is a generalization of course; for some crops in some areas, alternative

forms of pest control are still used heavily, such as the burning of the grass fields that

we experience in late summer and fall in the Willamette Valley. The "first generation"

pesticides were largely highly toxic compounds, such as arsenic and hydrogen cyanide.

Their use was largely abandoned because they were either too ineffective or too toxic.

www.malunggayherbtea.com/ Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera)

The "second generation" pesticides largely included synthetic organic

compounds. ('Synthetic' here means made by humans -- not naturally occurring, while

'organic' means carbon containing, not to be confused with the popular use of "organic"

as in "organic farming".) http://www.studymode.com/

The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied

topically are capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) and several related

chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids. Chili peppers originated in America.

After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili pepper spread across the

world, used in both food and medicine. Chilies were brought to Asia by Portuguese

navigators during the 16th century. www.studymode.com

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 METHODOLOGY

Sampling Scheme

Random sampling will be employed in the collection of the chili fruit and

malunngay leaves. All collected samples will be subjected to manual pounding and

extracts will be boiled. Counting method will be applied to identify the number of

cockroaches died with the use of the moringa oleifera capsicum cockroach killer.

Data Collection Method

Materials

10 stalks of Malunggay leaves, 20 pieces of Chili Fruit, 100 mL distilled water,

Mortar and Pestle (or anything you can use for pounding), spray bottle, 2 beakers, a

kettle and a fine clean cloth.

Procedure

Fresh malunggay leaves and chili fruits will be collected. The materials is going

to be manually pound separately using the mortar and pestle. Extract produced will be

placed in a beaker separately. The 5g extract sample will be added with 100ml distilled

water. The mixture will be heated on a kettle until come to a boiling point. The water

extract will be filtered with the use of a fine clean cloth. The filtered water is going to be

placed on another beaker until cool. After 30 minutes it is going to be transferred to a

spray bottle ready to use as cockroach killer.

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 Acknowledgement

The researcher would like to extend her heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering

support to the people who made this study possible.

To the Almighty God who is the source of the knowledge, for giving her the

wisdom, strength and endurance who never give up despite of the hectic schedule while

meeting the deadlines.

To Doctor Maria Liza Interone Berandoy, the Regional Supervisor for Science

who initiated this seminar/ workshop. To all the facilitators and discussant to mention a

few Doctor Reynaldo Cuizon, Doctor Rochelle Papasin, who shared their knowledge

and expertise to the participants. To Engr. Armando Morales, the Education Program

Supervisor for Science Davao City Division who gave her this rare chance and

opportunity to be a part of this seminar/workshop exclusively for science teachers.

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Table of Contents
Title Page i

Acknowledgement ii

Introduction iii

I. Background of the Study 2

II. Statement of the Problem 3
III. Scope and Limitation 3
IV Hypothesis 3
V. Significance of the Study 4
VI. Definition of Terms 5-5

Review of the Related Literature 7 – 12

Methodology 13

I. Sampling Scheme 13
II. Data Collection 13
III. Materials 13
IV. Procedure 13
Chapter II
Methodology
This chapter shows the investigation of Malunggay leaves, and Chili fruit as

pesticide. The data was shown in tabular form. There are five tables that are

shown.

CONCLUSION

The researcher therefore concludes that the Malunggay leaves (Moringa Oleifera) and

Chili fruit (Capsisum Frutescens) is feasible in making pesticide in this experimentation.

Investigatory

Project The Feasibility of Chili fruit ( Capsicum Frutescens),Malunggay leaves (Moringa

Oleifera) and Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) as a Pesticide Pesticide is a broad term that

refers to any device, method, or chemicals that kill plants or animals that compete for
humanity’s food supply or are otherwise undesirable. A pesticide chemical can rarely be

used as originally manufactured. The pesticide must be diluted with water, oil, air or

chemically inactive solids so that it can be handled by application equipment and

spreads evenly over the area to be treated. It includes cockroach killer .

Malunggay called “Malunggay” in the Phippines, “Sajina” in the Indian Subcontinent,

and “Moringa” in English, it is a popular tree. It grows wildly in a hot tropical climate.

Both the leaves and fruits are very nutritious, which contain many vitamins like Vitamin

C and other minerals.

The researcher conducted the study to find out if the malunggay leaves, kamias and

chili fruit could be utilized as a pesticide. Not just in food but the researchers wanted to

determine the effect of malunggay leaves, kamias and chili fruit to the cockroach.

Materials
Ingredients
*10 stalks of malunggay leaves
*20 pieces of chili fruit
*10 pieces of kamias
*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 extract of the kamas.
SET-UP D:
The mixture of the extract of the malunggay leaves, kamias and chili fruit. TRIAL 1

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 natural pesticide and the commercial
pesticides. Researchers used the counting method to count the amount of cockroaches
unable to survive and die.
Chapter III
Results of the Experiment
TABLE 1: Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves Pesticide

Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME

KILLED
2 3--
4 3 1 1 minute
In the first table, Malunggay Pesticide was used by the researcher. T
here are two tables 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 TABLE 4 TABLE 3
Cockroach tested with Chili fruit Pesticide
Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME
KILLED
23124 seconds
43240 seconds

In the second table, the cockroach was tested with Chili fruit Pesticide. It is effective. :
Cockroach tested with Kamias fruit Pesticide

Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME

KILLED
23132 seconds
43130 seconds

In the third table, the cockroach was tested with Kamias fruit Pesticide. It is less
effective compared to the Chili fruit

Pesticide. : Cockroach tested with Natural Pesticide

Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME

KILLED
2311 minute
43340 seconds

In the fourth table, the Natural Pesticide was used by the researchers. It is more
effective than first three tables.
TABLE 5 Cockroach tested with Commercial Pesticide
Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed
TIME KILLED
2 3 3 30 seconds
4 3 3 20 seconds
In the fifth table, the Cockroach was tested with Commercial Pesticide. All the
cockroaches died in just a couple of seconds.
TRIAL 2 TABLE 1
Cockroach tested with Malunggay leaves Pesticide
Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME
KILLED
2 3 --
4 3 1 1 minute
In the first table, Malunggay Pesticide was used by the researcher. There are two tables
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 spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME
KILLED
2 3 1 30 seconds
4 3 1 25 seconds

In the second table, the cockroach was tested with Chili fruit Pesticide. It shows the
effectivity of the Chili Fruit.
TABLE 3
Cockroach tested with Kamias Pesticide: Number of times spray Number of
Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME KILLED
2 3 1 32 seconds
4 3 1 30 seconds
In the third table, the cockroach was tested with Kamias fruit Pesticide. It shows the less
effectivity of the Chili Fruit.
TABLE 4
Cockroach tested with Natural Pesticide
Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME
KILLED
2 3 2 40 seconds
4 3 1 1 minute
In the fourth table, the Natural Pesticide was used by the researchers. It is effective if
the two substances are mixed together.
TABLE 5
Cockroach tested with Commercial Pesticide
Number of times spray Number of Cockroaches Number of Cockroaches killed TIME
KILLED
2 3 3 20 seconds
4 3 3 20 seconds
In the fifth table, the Cockroach was tested with Commercial Pesticide. All the
cockroaches died in just a couple of seconds.
Comparison on the effect of Natural Pesticide to the Commercial Pesticide
The effect of Natural Pesticide to the Commercial Pesticide is that the malunggay
leaves, kamias and chili fruit is effective but the commercial pesticide is more effective.

RECOMMENDATION
The researchers would like to recommend more study about the malunggay, kamias
and chili as pesticide and accurate procedure and measures will be used.

RESOURCES
http://www.malunggay.com
http://www.answers.com/topic/pesticide
hhtp://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ chilli/pepper
http://stuartxchange.com/malunggay.html
http://www.mixph.com/2009/07/growing-kamias-and-its-many-uses.html
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