Effectiveness of Using Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Leaves as an Alternative

Mosquito Repellent

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An Investigatory Project
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Lamao National High School - Senior High School
Limay, Bataan

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Practical Research II at Lamao National High

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Matias, Ariel V.
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Introduction

Background of the Study

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 Oregano has numerous uses to support the living. Many dishes were made aromatic because of

oregano. Not only does oregano good in food, its oil also promote many health benefits. Oregano

oil helps our body to prevent cancer; it is cure for cough, flu and many more. Today, Dengue is

prominent since we‘re experiencing rainy days. Dengue is cause by mosquito (Culicidae

pipiens.). Mosquitoes are one of the most medically significant vectors; they transmit parasites

and pathogens, which are responsible for the spread of severe human diseases like dengue,

Japanese encephalitis, filariasis, yellow fever, malaria and chikungunya (David et al. 2014;

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Benelli, 2015). The common methods in getting rid of mosquitoes are using coil, and

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commercialized spray but this products are using chemicals that is harmful in our health. So, the
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researchers decided to make a way on how they can maximize the use of Oregano while giving a
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solution to the most common problem facing by the community. So they come up in making the
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Oregano as an alternative mosquito repellent.

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Statement of the Problem

The general problem of this study is how may the Oregano Mosquito Repellent be
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developed and evaluated in terms of effectiveness and usability.

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 The main objective of the study is to construct Oregano Mosquito Repellent. This study

pursues to answer the following inquiry:

1. Will the product able to kill mosquitoes?

2. Will the product be effective in terms of:

a. Killing ability

b. Odor

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Hypothesis:

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1. The Oregano Mosquito Repellent able to kill mosquitoes.
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2. The Oregano Mosquito Repellent will significantly be effective in terms of:
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a. Killing ability
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b. Odor

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Significance of the study

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Mosquitoes are harm in the community. Due to this problem researchers have the idea of getting

oregano as repellent. This product is made to prevent the spread of dengue. Another reason is to

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 have an affordable mosquito repellent that does not use any chemicals. Benefits include the

environment, the people's health and the Philippine economy.

Scope and Delimitation

The purpose of this study is to produce cheap and effective mosquito repellent that won’t use

any chemicals.

The experimental study will be conducted to certify if the Oregano mosquito repellent is better

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Null: There is no significant difference between the commercialized spray and Oregano

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mosquito repellent in terms of quality, effectiveness, and general acceptability.
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Alternative: There is a significant difference between the commercialized spray and Oregano
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mosquito repellent in terms of quality, effectiveness, and general acceptability.

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