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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter consists of the Background of the Study, Statement of

the Problem and Hypothesis, Conceptual Framework, Significance of the

Study, Scope and Delimitation and Definition of terms.

Background of the Study

The use of organic chemicals has been still widely relevant

nowadays. People use chemicals to repel or kill insects and pests more

especially in plants. One example of it is chili as the main ingredient

together with other somponents which has the same property of chili.

Chili is small hot-tasting pod of a variety of a capsicum, a special

type of pepper. Insecticide on the other hand is a substance used for

destroying insects or other organisms harmful plants or to animals.

Chili as the main ingredient of pesticide would not kill an insect

but the spray will repek most insects and other pests that eat garden

plants. The capsaicin that gives chili powder its hot flavor is distasteful

for insects and they do not like plants with strong odor or taste.
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The purpose of the researchers to conduct the study is to know the

effectiveness of spicy property of chili as main ingredient and alternative

to insecticide.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to know how effective chili is, as an organic

pesticide. This study seeks to answer the following question:

1. What are the contents of the made chili natural insecticide?

2. How effective is chili extract as an alternative to conventional

insecticide in terms of:

a. the insect’s lifespan after having exposure with the chili natural

insecticide;

b. amount of chili extract in the solution;

c. type of plant?

3. Is chili natural insecticide more convenient than conventional

insecticide?

Hypothesis

The researchers formulated hypothesis of the possible outcomes of

the experiment.

Ha: Chili as a main ingredient is an effective alternative to conventional

insecticide.
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Ho: Chili as a main ingredient is not an effective alternative to

conventional insecticide.

Conceptual Framework

Chili, Lemon Juicing Chili insecticide

grass,
Oregano &
Garlic
Input Process Output

Significance of the Study

The result of the study is beneficial to the following:

Gardeners. In this study, gardeners can use this research product to

protect plants from insects without using synthetic chemicals.

Community. The study will be beneficial for the community to grow

plants properly by repelling insects which are the threats on plants' life.

Scope and Delimitation

The study was conducted in Dagupan City 2400, Pangasinan. It

aims to find the effectiveness of chili as the main ingredient in making an

alternative to conventional insecticide.

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The materials used in the study were oregano, lemon grass and

garlic which have the same insect-repelling characteristics.

Definition of Terms

For better understanding of this study, the following terms are

defined:

Chili.

- Conceptually, a type of fruit plant with a hot-tasting quality from

the genus Capsicum

- Operationally, used as the main ingredient for producing

alternative to conventional pesticide due to its repelling property

Repellent.

- Conceptually, a substance that deters insects or other pests from

approaching or settling

- Operationally, the main property of chili insecticide that keeping

insects away from plants

Capsaicin.

- Conceptually, an active component of chili peppers

- Operationally, it is an irritant for insects, and produces a sensation

of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.

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Natural Insecticide.

- Conceptually, insecticide made from naturally occurring

substances or self-made mixtures

- Operationally, chili pesticide for example is made up of natural

substances like chili

Capsicum.

- Conceptually, any of a genus of pepper plants of the nightshade

family, with fleshy, usually red pods, including the hot peppers

- Operationally, chili, the main ingredient, belongs to this group

which exhibits the same components and properties