An investigatory project that is presented to Mr. Fritz O. Marata of Marigondon National High School In partial fulfillment of the subject Science III Researchers
School Year: 2013-2014
Acknowledgement
This study aimed to introduce the combination of ginger and vinegar in order to make a nature-friendly insecticide. For the successful completion of our study, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the people who patiently helped us in making this study possible. We would like to thank first and foremost the Lord God Almighty for His never ending grace; our teacher for giving us the knowledge and advice to finish this project with ease and also to our loving parents who are always there for financial support and they were the one who showered us with encouragement in order for us to really do our best on this project. Without these people, this project wouldn’t be successful or possible. That’s why we would like to say, “Thank you and May God Almighty bless us all”. Dedication
This labor of love is dedicated to our beloved and supportive parents. To our patient and hard working teacher, Mr. Fritz O. Marata.
Abstract
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) and vinegar is made as an organic insecticide. Ginger is a tropical plant that was spread around the tropical world during the colonial days. In Africa, Asia, or South America, and many hot spots between those continents, locals have taken to using ginger widely in medicine and food. The entire ginger family is rich in oils that both kill micro-critters and stimulate the immune system to do the same. The ways it stimulates the body are many, and, whether added to food or taken as a medicinal tea, ginger makes your body a little bit stronger and a little bit better and able to resist the damaging forces of nature. The ginger is one of
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