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HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Fiscal Daproza Avenue, General Santos City
SCHOOL OF BASIC EDUCATION – JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL
PROGRAM

Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) and Garlic (Allium Sativum) extract

as Cockroach Spray Repellent

Science Investigatory Project

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement in Science 7

Submitted by:

Abellanida, Michael B.
Pelaco, Miel Joash L.
Pitogo, Janah E.
Lago, Lorenzo Earl B.
Villanueva, Joe Maynard A.

Submitted to:
May Sindol

February, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE …..…………………………………………………….... i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………………………………………………….. ii

ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………….. iii

CHAPTERS:

CHAPTER I …………………………………………………………. 1-4

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II ………..……………………………………………….. 5-6

METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER III ………………………………………………………… 6

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER IV …………………………………………………………
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

REFERENCES …………………………………………………………

DOCUMENTATION …………………………………………………………

CURRICULUM VITAE …………………………………………………………

CHAPTER 1

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INTRODUCTION

Cockroaches are common pests in the tropics. They have been known to cause

allergic reactions to most people and chew holes on clothes. The real danger of

cockroaches in their ability to transmit sometimes lethal diseases and organisms

such as Staphylococcus, Hepatitis viruses, and Coliform bacteria. They have

been known to contaminate food, at the same time infect it with the bacteria they

carry. The bacteria they spread in food can cause food poisoning. Natural

contamination of cockroaches with wide range of pathogenic organisms including

about 40 species of bacteria, nearly 12 species of pathogenic helminthes, the

second largest group of vertebrate pathogens, and also viruses, protozoa and

fungi affecting man and other vertebrate animals have been reported by

numerous studies. Often their movement between waste and food materials led

to acquire, carry, and mechanically transfer the said pathogens. As proven,

cockroaches play a prominent role in carrying and distributing organisms causing

diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, leprosy, plague, typhoid fever, and viral diseases

such as poliomyelitis. They also carry the parasitic worms such as Taenia,

Shistosoma, and Ascaris that may cause allergic reactions, including dermatitis,

itching, swelling of the eyelids, and more serious respiratory conditions (Stankus,

1990; Savoldelli & Luciano, 2005)

Oregano leaves (Origanum Vulgare) is a culinary and medicinal herb from

the mint, or lamiaceae family. It has been used in medicine and cooking for

thousands of years. Itadds flavor and it may have a number of health benefits. It

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is believed to contain potent antioxidants and to have antibacterial properties.

Oregano oil contains an essential compound called carvacrol, which has

antibacterial properties. (Nordquist, 2017)

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a common cooking ingredient that possesses some

health benefits. Throughout history people have used garlic to prevent and treat

a variety of conditions and diseases. Allium is the genus that includes onions,

rakkyo (an Asian onion), scallions, chive, leeks, and shallots. Garlic is closely

related to all of these plants. Since thousands of years ago, people have utilized

it for both culinary, health and therapeutic. Garlic (Allium Sativum) is a herb

growing from a strongly aromatic, rounded bulb composed of around 10 to 20

cloves covered in a papery coat. Its ability to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and

even parasites is the perfect example for an organic pesticide/insecticide. (Wolfe,

2023)

We used Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Garlic (Allium Sativum) as an organic

multi insect killer spray because it is safer than the commercial products that

contain plant-derived chemicals called pyrethrins. These chemicals were

originally isolated from chrysanthemum flowers and are generally not harmful.

However, they can cause life-threatening breathing problems if they are breathed

in. but oregano and garlic are safe to use and not quite harmful as the

ingredients commercial products use (National Pest Management Association,

2023)

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CHAPTER 2

1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Cockroaches are common
pests in the tropics. They
have been known to cause
allergic reactions to most
people and chew holes on
clothes. The real danger of
cockroach
lies in their ability to
transmit sometimes lethal

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diseases and organisms

such as
Staphylococcus spp.,
Streptococcus spp., Hepatitis
viruses, and Coliform
bacteria. They
have been known to
contaminate food, at the same
time infect it with the
bacteria they
carry. The bacteria they
spread in food can cause food
poisoning. Natural
contamination
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of cockroaches with wide

range of pathogenic
organisms including about 40
species of
bacteria, nearly 12
species of pathogenic
helminthes, the second
largest group of
vertebrate pathogens, and
also viruses, protozoa and
fungi affecting man and
other
vertebrate animals have
been reported by

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numerous studies. Often

their movement
between waste and food
materials led to acquire,
carry, and mechanically
transfer the said
pathogens. As proven,
cockroaches play a prominent
role in carrying and
distributing
organisms causing diarrhea,
dysentery, cholera, leprosy,
plague, typhoid fever, and
viral
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diseases such as
poliomyelitis. They also
carry the parasitic worms
such as Taenia,
Shistosoma, and Ascaris that
may cause allergic reactions,
including dermatitis, itching,
swelling of the eyelids, and
more serious respiratory
conditions (Stankus et al.,
1990;
Savoldelli & Luciano,
2005) Cockroaches are common pests in the tropics. They have been
known to cause allergic reactions to most people and chew holes on clothes. The
real danger of cockroaches in their ability to transmit sometimes lethal diseases
and organisms such as Staphylococcus, Hepatitis viruses, and Coliform bacteria.
They have been known to contaminate food, at the same time infect it with the
bacteria they carry. The bacteria they spread in food can cause food poisoning.

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Natural contamination of cockroaches with wide range of pathogenic organisms
including about 40 species of bacteria, nearly 12 species of pathogenic
helminthes, the second largest group of vertebrate pathogens, and also viruses,
protozoa and fungi affecting man and other vertebrate animals have been
reported by numerous studies. Often their movement between waste and food
materials led to acquire, carry, and mechanically transfer the said pathogens. As
proven, cockroaches play a prominent role in carrying and distributing organisms
causing diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, leprosy, plague, typhoid fever, and viral
diseases such as poliomyelitis. They also carry the parasitic worms such as
Taenia, Shistosoma, and Ascaris that may cause allergic reactions, including
dermatitis, itching, swelling of the eyelids, and more serious respiratory

conditions (Stankus, 1990; Savoldelli & Luciano, 2005) C

METHODOLOGY

Presented in this chapter are the research materials, research locale, and

research procedure.

Research Materials:

 Strainer

 Container Spray

 Oregano leaves (20 pieces)

 Blender

 Garlic bulb (1 piece)

 Cups

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Research locale:

This study will be conducted at Purok 5 Marcos, Amboy Street, Apopong,

General Santos City. The research study will be conducted outside the house,
open area, and clean.

Research procedure:

Preperation of materials.
1st

Peel and separate one garlic bulb. Place the oregano leaves in the
Ensure it is clean and free from any Blender and wait for 2-3 minutes. 3rd
dirt. 2nd

Add the peeled garlic cloves to the Mix the oregano leaves and garlic
blender with the crushed oregano paste thoroughly. This combination
leaves. After that it will form a paste. enhances the potency of the
4th cockroach repellent. 5th

Pou

Transfer the crushed oregano and Pour a cup or two of water into the
garlic mixture into a container. A container with the oregano and garlic
glass or plastic container with a lid mixture. This helps in extracting the
would be suitable. 6th essential oils. 7th

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Allow the mixture to steep for at After 24 hours, use a strainer to

least 24 hours. This allows the water separate the liquid from the solid
to absorb the essential oils from the particles. This liquid contains the
oregano and garlic. 8th cockroach-repelling properties. 9th
Shake the spray container well before
use. Spray the repellent on exposed
skin, clothing, and surrounding areas
where mosquitoes are a concern. 11th

Lastly, store any remaining cockroach repellent in a

cool, dark place. The mixture can be refrigerated to
prolong its shelf life. 12th
CHAPTER 3

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Research Design

All the data gathered in the study is discussed and interpreted in this chapter

through Analysis, interpretation and presentation to evaluate the effectiveness of

oregano. (Oreganum Vulgare), garlic (Allium Sativum) as Cockroach Repellent.

Pour Cockroach-Repellent
the strained liquidSpray
into a Number of Spray of repellent applied
container spray. This will make it
convenient to apply the cockroach before the cockroach is considered dead.
repellent.
1. 10th product
Commercial 2 Spray
2. Our experiment 4 spray

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CHAPTER 4

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary

Conclusion

Oregano and Garlic mosquito repellent spray is a good and effective for repelling

mosquitoes because of its natural and strong scent that prevent without harm in

people neither in the environment. This product proves that an effective insect-

spray repellent comes in reasonable cost. And this spray can be made by any

household or community members because all of the ingredients are locally

available and easy to find. The beneficial effects of the oregano leaves extract in

getting rid of insects are proven to be effective by many researchers, teachers or

other professors. And this effective natural extract became more powerful when

combined with other powerful ingredient like the garlic that makes the spray more

effective and powerful.

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Recommendation

Based on the respective result of the study we conducted, it was highly

recommended that this product entitled oregano and garlic mosquito repellent

spray can be used in any houses in any part of our Municipality or our country. It

is recommended too that other easy to find plants or ingredients should be tried

out in making different products that can help us in preventing some issues about

our health without disturbing our environment.

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ll the data gathered in the

study is discussed and
interpreted in this chapter
through Analysis,
interpretation and
presentation to evaluate the
effectiveness of

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oregano (Oreganum vulgare),

garlic (allium sativum) and
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon
Citratus) extract as Mosquito
Repellent.
ll the data gathered in the
study is discussed and
interpreted in this chapter
through Analysis,
interpretation and
presentation to evaluate the
effectiveness of

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oregano (Oreganum vulgare),

garlic (allium sativum) and
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon
Citratus) extract as Mosquito
Repellen

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