Chili as Ant Killer
Effectivity of Green Finger Pepper and Ethanol as an Alternative Insecticide
A research project (to be) presented to the faculty of Cordillera Regional Science High School in partial fulfillment of the course Ib
Cordillera Regional Science High School
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
Bonnie B. Macay
Danielle Dawayen
Casserine Dumpilo
Researchers
Mrs. Xylene Grail Kinomis
Research Adviser
2013
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study Black ants are one of the common insects that are found in the Cordillera Region. They invade houses, try to find their nests and carry foods that are not fixed well, look for piles of coarse, stringy wood particles, dead insect parts and other debris that are sifting from cracks in the siding, behind moldings, in the basement and attic, and under porches. Chili are commonly used by the Cordillerans to flavour dishes It also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese. People are using commercial insecticides to control the population of black ants. But these insecticides contain chemical compounds that can harm our environment. They are also expensive and that people cannot afford. The researchers aim to study the effectivity of Green Finger Pepper and Ethanol in controlling the population of Black ants in the community.
Statement of the Problem The study aims to determine the potential of Green finger pepper as an alternative pesticide in controlling garden black ants. Specifically, the study aims to answer the following inquiries: 1) What are the effects of each of the following treatment in inhibiting pests specifically black ant? a) T0. Insecticide b) T1. 100% green finger pepper extract (10 ml pure extract) c) T2. 75% green finger pepper extract (7.5 ml extract and 2.5 ml ethanol) d) T3. 50% green finger pepper extract (5 ml extract and 5 ml ethanol) e) T4. 25% green finger pepper extract (2.5 ml extract and 7.5 ml ethanol)
A research project (to be) presented to the faculty of Cordillera Regional Science High School in partial fulfillment of the course Ib
Cordillera Regional Science High School
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
Bonnie B. Macay
Danielle Dawayen
Casserine Dumpilo
Researchers
Mrs. Xylene Grail Kinomis
Research Adviser
2013
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study Black ants are one of the common insects that are found in the Cordillera Region. They invade houses, try to find their nests and carry foods that are not fixed well, look for piles of coarse, stringy wood particles, dead insect parts and other debris that are sifting from cracks in the siding, behind moldings, in the basement and attic, and under porches. Chili are commonly used by the Cordillerans to flavour dishes It also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese. People are using commercial insecticides to control the population of black ants. But these insecticides contain chemical compounds that can harm our environment. They are also expensive and that people cannot afford. The researchers aim to study the effectivity of Green Finger Pepper and Ethanol in controlling the population of Black ants in the community.
Statement of the Problem The study aims to determine the potential of Green finger pepper as an alternative pesticide in controlling garden black ants. Specifically, the study aims to answer the following inquiries: 1) What are the effects of each of the following treatment in inhibiting pests specifically black ant? a) T0. Insecticide b) T1. 100% green finger pepper extract (10 ml pure extract) c) T2. 75% green finger pepper extract (7.5 ml extract and 2.5 ml ethanol) d) T3. 50% green finger pepper extract (5 ml extract and 5 ml ethanol) e) T4. 25% green finger pepper extract (2.5 ml extract and 7.5 ml ethanol)