EXTRACTION OF BREADFRUIT FLOWER AS MOSQUITO REPELLANT

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Macrohon, Hannah Marie Julianne A.

Pañares, Dana Andrea

Potot, Abigail

Sunit, James Andrew A.

Villeza, Rhamakel Ignaz C.

Investigatory Project Presented to the

Faculty of the Basic Education of the

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

Of the subject Science IV

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue

A.C. Cortes Ave., Looc, Mandaue City, Philippines

March 2020
Abstract
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the researchers would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation

to the following people who offered their support and help to make this project complete.

First and foremost, to our Science teacher, Mr. Jefferson Lendio, for giving his patience

to us in guiding throughout our investigatory project, for his exhausting effort in sharing

ideas regarding our topic and encouragement which motivates us to make this study a

successful research.

To, our parent, who gives us sustainment throughout the whole semester, gives us

willingly moral and financial support for this investigatory project, and for their patience

and understanding to do this work, regardless on their consequences they still gave us

their trust to work the project.

To, our fellow friends, who were there to cheer and motivate us to still try our best when

things don’t go out well; and for their inspirational comments and recommendation when

we get the work wrong.

And lastly, to our Almighty Father, for giving us guidance in helping us makes the

research proposal that we investigated. We, researchers thank him for the blessings he

gave us for the wonderful ideas we come up.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Abstract
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION (The Problem and Its scope)
Background of the study

Statement of the Problem

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitation of the Study

Definition of Terms

CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

(Theoretical Background)

CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY

i. Research Design
ii. Materials
iii. Procedure
iv. Data Gathering

CHAPTER IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

i. Data Presentation (Tabular and/or Graphical)
ii. Documentation
iii. Interpretation and Analysis of Data

Chapter V. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

i. Summary and Findings
ii. Conclusion
iii. Recommendations

Bibliography
 CHAPTER I
PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

A. Background of the Study

Using plants to deter and keep mosquitoes away from both your home and your
skin is an all-natural and safe alternative use man-made products that contain
chemicals. There are a number of plants you can add to your garden and yard to
naturally repel mosquitoes, one of this are the breadfruit plants.

Mosquitoes, the name itself brings an itch to the skin and a frown to the face. Not
only do they bite, they suck your blood, they leave an itchy welt and can even carry
diseases like the Nile virus. Festive outdoor parties can be ruined by the presence of
these pesky insects. Using plants like breadfruit can not only help repel mosquitoes.

It’s unpleasant smell helps deter those tiny skin-nibblers and is an easy and
inexpensive alternative to poisonous chemicals.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The purpose of this study is to determine how we can repel mosquitoes in an

alternative and simple way. To have an idea of how we can repel mosquitoes by using

flower instead of some chemicals such us bread fruit flower. The purpose of this study is

to answer the following questions:

 How can bread fruit flower repel mosquitoes?

 Why bread fruit flower is good for repelling mosquitoes?

 What are the contents of the bread fruit flower?

 How to make a product that can repel mosquitoes by using bread fruit flower?

Objectives of the Study

This study provides the following research objectives to know the definition

opinions. The study’s main objectives are to determine how bread fruit flower can

prevent mosquitoes and is it really effective to use as a source of repelling mosquitoes.

The other objectives of the study are to:

1.3.1 To determine the opinion of the respondent towards bread fruit flower as repelling

mosquitoes.

1.3.2 To determine what can be the contents of the bread fruit flower as repelling

mosquitoes.

1.3.3 To determine what will be the effects of using bread fruit flower.

1.3.4 To determine how we can prevent mosquitoes by using flower.

1.3.5 To make a simple, natural and less expensive products by bread fruit flower.

1.3.6 To determine the effectiveness of bread fruit flower as repelling mosquitoes.

Significance of the Study

This study determines the effectiveness of breadfruit flower as mosquito

repellent. This study will also be beneficial to some people who want to be more

practical and to lessen their expenses. To know the benefits of a breadfruit flower. This

investigatory project will help also the farmers to lessen the insects that can harm their

crops. To lessen the mosquitoes that carry diseases to the people. Moreover, the main

focus of the study shows how to make a simple, natural and safe repellent on

mosquitoes. The researchers want to have an idea of an alternative way on how can we

repel mosquitoes without using some dangerous chemicals.

E. Scope and Limitations

This investigatory project aims to determine the alternative way on how we

researchers can repel mosquitoes. This study focuses on how we can make a simple,

safe and natural product. The researchers will show the simple steps on how to make a

product on repelling mosquitoes using breadfruit flower without any chemical added.

The researchers will also strive to find a solution and conclusion to help people in the

community to prevent mosquitoes and can prevent diseases such as dengue and

malaria that can harm their health by using some alternative way such as breadfruit

flower instead of using chemicals that can also harm their health. This investigatory

project helps to lessen your expenses and helps you to plan some business that can be

more profitable.
Definition of Terms
1. Bread fruit Flower
- Round starchy, usually seedless fruit that resembles bread in color and
texture when baked.
2. Boiling
- Heated to the boiling point.

3. Extract
- To remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out.

4. Melting Point
- The temperature at which something melts.

5. Filter
- A device that is used to remove something unwanted from a liquid or
that passes through it.

6. Repel
- To keep (something) out or away.

7. Mosquito
- A small flying insect that bites the skin of people and animals and
sucks their blood.

8. Oil
- A thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used
in making various products.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Equipment/Materials Needed

Pot

Knife

Stove

Funnel

Breadfruit Flower

Glycerine

Essential Oil Fragrance

Pump Bottle

Figure 3.1 Equipment/Materials Needed

Production Process

1. Slice the breadfruit flower. Slice it horizontally.

2. Boil the breadfruit flower for ten minutes.
3. Filter it using a strainer.
4. Put the remaining mixture into the pitcher.
5. Take only 50 ml of the mixture that was boiled.
6. Mix the 25 ml of water and the 25 ml glycerin.
7. Shake and mix the 3 mixtures well.
8. Put the mixture inside the spray bottle.
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