Background of the Study The municipality of Parang, province of Maguindanao is known to be a resourceful
Community but very dangerous site. Mosquitoes are the most common problem in the
Community. Many have died and many are hospitalized today because of the mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous insect in the world, especially the female Anopheles mosquito which transmit malaria, dengue and can kill more than millions of people in one year.
The researcher wish to consider making his own mosquito killer out of some natural resources, called the Acapulco plants to kill mosquitoes. Acapulco is very abundant in the Philippines. It can treat Tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
Acapulco leaves are very rich in alkaloids. Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. Alkaloids are very toxic to some organism.
Acapulco plants can be a main component of a mosquito killer. The product is also for minimal consumption of mosquito killer. Unlike the commercial mosquito killer, the Acapulco plant extract cost less and the plant is very abundant in our country. Acapulco can help our health at same time. The smell of the extract can kill ringworms inside our body; in fact, it is the only alternative mosquito killer to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements. The researcher chooses Acapulco plant as a mosquito killer.
Statement of the Problem This study was conducted generally to develop a low-cost Mosquito killer out of Acapulco extract without spending any money. Specifically, it sought to determine the following:
1. Do Acapulco extract spray kill mosquito?
2. How does the homemade mosquito killer differ in cost and effectiveness from commercialized one?
Significance of the Study This study is significant in making an effective, affordable, and safe mosquito killer that can be used to kill mosquitoes around