Research Paper
Research Paper
Research Paper
THE PROBLEM
Nowadays, Philippines is one of the countries in the world that suffers from a
dilemma called dengue. Dengue is a deadly disease that can be spread through a bite of
mosquito called Aedes Aegyptus. The symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe
headache, joint and muscle pain, vomiting, skin rash and mild bleeding.
If this will not be treated immediately it may result to fatality. But did you know
that there are a couple of wonder plants that can be used in the garden and in the house
repellant. This compound is also found in plants like mint and thyme.
This study found Oil of Oregano repel mosquitoes better than traditional chemical
repellants like DEET. Research has shown a solution of 2% oregano oil makes an effective
mosquito repellant.
literature and studies conducted here and abroad. The reviews had been used as baseline
Related Literature
Moises Angelo Gabuntin (2009) affirmed that oregano is the name given to several
species of plants whose leaves when dried impact a particular flavor to food. The essential
oil of oregano is a powerful anti-microbial and has even been tested and used at K-state
to sterilize plant cell cultures in tissue culture experiments. In these trials, oregano oil
New Tech Bio (2015) determined that Lemon grass is very popular and used for
Edmon Agron (2008) defined that lemon grass is a genus of about 55 related grass
species or varieties. Lemon grass has insecticidal properties and the extracted oil is used
that causes insects to make directed, oriented movements away from the source of
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, materials, procedures, data collection
Research Design
involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes
in another variable. This method relies to control variables, random assignment and the
In this study, the researchers had used simple random sampling to determine the
sample. Data was gathered from 15 respondents including the owner of such households
as well as teachers of Burgos National High School who have their own classroom.
Chapter IV
This chapter focuses on the presentation of gathered data, the details of analysis
Data are presented through table with corresponding text mat interpretation.
Table 1
Rating Description F %
5 Extremely Pleasant 0 0
4 Very Pleasant 3 20
3 Pleasant 7 46
2 Moderately Pleasant 4 27
1 Unpleasant 1 7
Total 15 100
Legend:
5 Extremely Pleasant (EP)
4 Very Pleasant (VP)
3 Pleasant (P)
2 Moderately Pleasant (MP)
1 Unpleasant (U)
Table 1 shows the characteristics of the oregano and lemon grass mosquito
Based on the evaluation we made, three or 20% of the respondents rated the
oregano and lemon grass mosquito repellant very pleasant. While, seven or 46% of the
respondents rated it pleasant, four or 27% of them rated it moderately pleasant and
pleasant.
Chapter V
This study aimed to make a mosquito repellant out of oregano and lemon grass.
terms of Odor?
Summary of Findings
The following findings are drawn based from the data gathered.
1. 7 out of 15 samples or 46% rated the odor of the mosquito repellant made of
2. The 300 grams of oregano leaves and another 300 grams of lemon grass in
the mosquitoes using the mosquito repellant out of oregano and lemon grass.