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"thE fEasibiLity of mAngo (Magnifera indica) LeavEs aS An inseCticiDe"
ABSTRACT

This study aimed to produced an insecticide from mango leaves using the decoction method. To get the extract of mango leaves, this will be pounded using the mortar and pestle and were boiled in water for its preservation. Let the decoction cool down and it will be filtered to separate the liquid from some solid particles then place in a sprayer.

The produced insecticide was compared with the commercial ones. At least 5 mosquitoes will be sprayed through the organic insecticide which is the mango leaves decoction insecticide and another 5 pieces will be sprayed using the commercial insecticide. There will be 3 trials that should be done using the mango leaves decoction insecticide. Results showed that the commercial insecticide was still better to use than this produced insecticide. Out of five mosquitoes, only 1 died in the first experiment unlike using the commercial insecticide which killed almost all mosquitoes. Thus, it was concluded that the mango leaves decoction was not good enough in producing an insecticide.

CHAPTER I
"INTRODUCTION"
* Background of the Study
Mango is the most popular fruit in the tropics and was called "The King of Asiatic Fruits". This mango has many uses especially its leaves which could also be used as an insecticide, a substance that contain different toxins which can kill insects.
In relation to preserving nature and environment, the researcher made study about the mango leaves decoction as an insecticide. This is based from what the researcher observed that there were no growing grasses under the mango trees. And I found out that mango leaves contain an ethylwnw chloride which is a colorless toxin, volatile liquid and belongs to the family of organic halogen compounds. Thus, this substance found out in mango leaves could also be used as an insecticide.
* Statement of the Problem
> Declarative Form
This study tries to find out if the decoction of

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