AS ANTI-TERMITE
John Francis T. Olivo
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements in Research II
Antipolo National High School
Antipolo City, Rizal
March, 2012
Mrs. Merly Q. Ronquillo
Research Adviser
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Researcher would like to express his deepest gratitude and warming appreciation to the following people, who, in any way have contributed and inspired the researchers to finish the study:
To Mrs. Merly Q. Ronquillo, for her guidance and support the duration of the study.
To my parents, who have always been very understanding and supportive both financially and emotionally.
To my friends, who have been unselfishly extending their efforts and understanding.
And above all, to the Almighty God, who never cease in loving us and for the continued guidance and protection.
-The Researcher
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to the Almighty God, who's without guidance, love and protection, it would be impossible.
To my parents who have always been very understanding and supportive both financially and emotionally.
To my friends, who have been unselfishly extending their efforts and understanding.
And to all of special persons around us who inspired me and gave me the perseverance and determination in order to finish this work.
-The Researcher
ABSTRACT
A study was done on the reduction of termites utilizing Cashew Nutshell Liquid as its main material. The Cashew Nutshell Liquid was obtained by drying, then opening the Cashew Nutshells and heating then in moderate flame temperature. The extract was then tested with samples of termites. The amount of CNSL applied was controlled and so as the number of termites. The result of the testing is documented. The feasibility of CNSL as anti-termite was compared to other commercial products. The qualities tested were: lasting effect of product, number of killed termites, resistance to termites, and overall