PESTICIDAL EFFECTS OF Carica papaya LEAF

EXTRACT AND Capsicum frutescens FRUIT

EXTRACT IN RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis

invicta buren) AS AN ALTERNATIVE PESTICIDE

 Introduction
● The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is an invasive species from Brazil that is reported to be
more aggressive than other ant species.
● Red imported fire ants cause a variety of issues in their non-native surroundings which
includes destruction of plants. Also, their bites may cause sores that itch, burn, and sting.
And their nest may endanger farming equipments, agricultural workers, etc.
● Pesticides are any substance or mixture substances that is used to kill organisms such as
pests that threaten our health, well-being, livestock or cause damage to crops.
● Papaya leaf extract is one of the natural insecticides that can be utilized. The chemical
element "Papain" is found in papaya leaves and is very effective in suppressing different
pests.
● Chili is a highly tasting pepper plant fruit that can be used as a pesticide. The capsaicin in
chilies acts as antifeedant, poison and repellant to number of pests.
● This study aimed to determine the pesticidal effects of Carica papaya leaf extract and
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract in red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta buren) as
alternative pesticide.
 Objectives
This study aimed to determine the pesticidal effects of Carica papaya leaf extract
and Capsicum frutescens fruit extract in red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta
buren) as alternative pesticide.

Specific Objectives 3. To determine the pesticidal effects of

1. To determine the pesticidal effect of combined Carica papaya leaf extract and
different concentration of Carica papaya Capsicum frutescens extract in ants as
leaf extract in ants as alternative alternative pesticide in terms of:
pesticide in terms of: a. mortality rate
a. mortality rate b. time it takes to kill
b. time it takes to kill 4. To determine the significant difference
2. To determine the pesticidal effect of in the pesticidal effects among the
different concentration of Capsicum experimental group as alternative
frutescens extract in ants as alternative pesticide in terms of:
pesticide in terms of: c. mortality rate
c. mortality rate d. time it takes to kill
d. time it takes to kill
 Statement of the Problem
This Capstone Project focused on determining the pesticidal effects of Carica
papaya leaf extract and Capsicum frutescens extract in as an alternative pesticide.

1. What is the pesticidal effects of different 3. What is the pesticidal effects of the
concentration of Carica papaya leaf combined Carica papaya leaf and
extract in terms of: Capsicum frutescens fruit extract in ants
a. mortality rate as alternative pesticide in terms of:
b. time it takes to kill a. mortality rate
2. What is the pesticidal effects of different b. time it takes to kill
concentration of Capsicum frutescens fruit 4. Is there a significant difference in the
extract in terms of: pesticidal effects among the experimental
c. mortality rate group as alternative pesticide in terms of:
d. time it takes to kill c. mortality rate
d. time it takes to kill
 Hypothesis

There is no significant difference in the pesticidal effects among the

experimental group in terms of:

a. mortality rate

b. time it takes to kill

 Methodology
Collection and Selection of Materials

Extraction of Carica papaya leaf and Capsicum frutescens

Preparation of Treatment

Determining the Pesticidal Effects of Carica papaya leaf extract, Capsicum

frutescens fruit extract, and combined Carica papaya leaf extract and
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract in ants as an alternative pesticide
 Results and Discussion
Pesticidal Effects of Different Concentration of Carica papaya Leaf Extract in terms of Mortality Rate

Treatment Replications Average

 
Different Concentration of
Carica papaya Leaf 1 2 3
Extract

T1- 25% 1 2 4 2.33

T2- 50% 5 5 5 5

T3- 75% 5 5 5 5

T4- 100% 5 5 5 5
Pesticidal Effects of Different Concentration of
Carica papaya Leaf Extract in terms of Time it
takes to Kill (seconds)
Pesticidal Effects of Different Concentration of
Capsicum frutescens Fruit Extract in Terms of
Mortality Rate
Pesticidal Effects of Different Concentration of
Capsicum frutescens Fruit Extract in terms of
Time it takes to Kill
Pesticidal Effects of the Combined Carica papaya Leaf
and Capsicum frutescens Fruit Extract in Red Imported
Fire Ants as Alternative Pesticide in terms of Mortality
Rate
 Pesticidal Effects of the Combined Carica
papaya Leaf and Capsicum frutescens Fruit
Extract in Red Imported Fire Ants as Alternative
Pesticide in terms of Time it takes to kill
Summary of Difference in the Pesticidal Effects
among the Experimental Group as Alternative
Pesticide in terms of Mortality Rate
Summary of Difference in the Pesticidal Effects
among the Experimental Group as Alternative
Pesticide in terms of time it takes to kill
 Conclusion and Recommendation
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the study, the following statements are concluded:
1. The ants sprayed with the different concentration of Carica papaya leaf extract shown high
mortality rate. And almost all of the ants sprayed with the different concentrations of Carica
papaya leaf extract are killed within the observation time of 3 minutes.
2. The ants sprayed with the different concentrations of Capsicum frutescens fruit extract shown
high mortality rate. Furthermore, all of the ants sprayed with the different concentrations of
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract are killed within the observation time of 3 minutes.
3. The ants sprayed with the different concentrations of combined Carica papaya leaf extract and
Capsicum frutescens fruit extract shown high mortality rate. Furthermore, all of the ants
sprayed with the combined Carica papaya leaf extract and Capsicum frutescens fruit extract
are killed within the observation time of 3 minutes.
4. There is no significant difference in the pesticidal effects of C. papaya leaf extract, C.
frutescens fruit extract, and combined C. papaya leaf extract and C. frutescens as alternative
pesticides in terms of time it takes to kill. On the other hand, there is no significant difference in
different concentrations of C. papaya leaf extract in terms of mortality rate, while different
concentrations of C. frutescens fruit extract and combined C. papaya leaf extract and C.
frutescens fruit extract have a significant difference in terms of mortality.
Recommendation
Based on the findings and conclusions of the study the following statements
were recommended:
1. Test the alternative pesticide to other pests.
2. Test the alternative pesticide in an actual setting.
3. Have the product tested for its chemical contents to have further
knowledge and determine its effectivity level.
4. Try other ways in obtaining the extract from the Carica papaya leaves
and Capsicum frutescens fruits.
5. Further study to improve the quality of the produced pesticide.
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