Ginger and Vinegar as Organic InsecticideAn Investigatory Project

Submitted by:Rianne Nicole LapuzVI-1

P. Burgos Elementary SchoolSta. Mesa ManilaS.Y. 2014-2015

ABSTRACT

Ginger 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 the materials needed to make the organic insecticide. It is chopped and since its oils can kill micro-critters it is very useful in killing various insects. Vinegar is the all-natural liquid which is the one that kills the insects when made contact. And if you put the ginger and vinegar together and put them in a spray bottle you will create the organic insecticide. And when tested it is effective on many insects. Just spray on an insect and you will see the results. Many insecticides are made today. And most of them are made with toxic chemicals which can harm the environment. This product that I made is safe and good for our environment since there are no toxic chemicals as well as it is cheap, easy to make and use.

INTRODUCTION

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. Which of the trials are most effective on insects?2. What will happen to the insects because of the insecticide?3. What will happen to the plants if it is used on them?4. Is it safe on plants?5. What kind of insects will it kill?

HYPOTHESIS

1. The first trial is the most effective among the 4 trials.2. The insects will be killed.3. The plants will not get damaged and it will be insect-free.4. Yes, it is safe on plants.5. It can kill ants, flies, mosquitos, snails and cockroaches.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

To produce insecticide out of vinegar and ginger is my objective. In order to create natural mixture this can kill insects. Because it is natural, it cannot harm our environment unlike other insect killers which can also harm our environment.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The researcher have made this organic insect killer out of ginger and vinegar to create an environment friendly substance. Since, our environment is at stake because of pollutions. One of these pollutions is on air. If you havent noticed our planet is deteriorating because of this. And one of the causes of air pollutions is the insecticides and pesticides which have harmful chemicals. We all know that most of the insecticides and pesticides used today contain those harmful chemicals. To lessen the problem of air pollution, the researcher have made this organic insecticide.

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE

The product is all organic and since it is safe to use and effective it is a great replacement on those toxic insecticide. Ginger and Vinegar are the main ingredients of our product. Ginger has oils in which can help kill insects and vinegar as well has acid that also kill insects. Thats why this project is much of use to you especially when it comes to gardening.

RELATED STUDIES

Insecticides & RepellentsUse these natural insecticides to repel and eliminate harmful pests. The following categories of products use botanicals or plant extracts that are applied to plant foliage. Natural insecticides combat insects upon contact or through ingestion. Use as part of an Integrated Pest Management program which includes traps for monitoring and capturing pests and beneficial insects and organisms to control pests in their developing stages. Enhancing fertility programs with natural fertilizers and soil amendments will increase plants' health and resistance to all types of pests in your home or garden including weeds and diseases.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK (CONCEPT AND THEORY)

Ginger and Vinegar Chopping Mixing

Ready for Testing Product

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Materials:

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Chopping Board Knife Ginger and Vinegar Water 4 spray bottles Measuring Cups and Spoons

Procedure

Collect or prepare the materials needed. Chop the ginger. Put 3 tablespoons of the chopped ginger inside the 4 spray bottles evenly. In the 1st spray bottle pour 2 cups of vinegar inside, in the 2nd spray bottle add 2 cups of vinegar and cup of water, in the 3rd spray bottle put 2 cups vinegar and 1 cup of water, and in the 4th bottle put 2 cups of vinegar and 1 cup of water. After putting the ingredients in each perspective bottle try several trials in your garden. Find out which is the more effective among the trials. Record your observation.

Scope of the Study Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is today mainly used in the kitchen as a general cooking ingredient, but historically, as the most easily available mild acid, it had a great variety of industrial, medical, and domestic uses, some of which (such as a general household cleanser) are still promoted today. Commercial vinegar is produced either by fast or slow fermentation processes. In general, slow methods are used with traditional vinegars, and fermentation proceeds slowly over the course of weeks or months. The longer fermentation period allows for the accumulation of a nontoxic slime composed of acetic acid bacteria. Fast methods add mother of vinegar to the source liquid before adding air using a venturi pump system or a turbine to promote oxygenation to obtain the fastest fermentation. In fast production processes, vinegar may be produced in a period ranging from 20 hours to three days. And ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. These two studies come up to make an organic insect killer.

Delimitations of the Study The delimitations of the researchers study is that the study couldnt be made more effective since the time given wasnt enough. If there was more time the researchers would have the advantage of making more experiments on the study. And also we couldnt test it on other insects since we couldnt find any other insects.

Definition of Terms Insecticides- are a pesticide used against insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against the eggs and larvae of insects respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and the household. The use of insecticides is believed to be one of the major factors behind the increase in agricultural productivity in the 20th century. Nearly all insecticides have the potential to significantly alter ecosystems; many are toxic to humans; and others are concentrated in the food chain. Ginger - or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family. Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Vinegar- is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria.

CHAPTER II

This shows the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of the data gathered. In this part you will determine the percentage of how the researchers product is effective upon using. And which among the 4 trials are effective.

Table 1: Qualitative Data of MeasurementTrial No.Amount of GingerAmount of VinegarAmount of Water

13 tbsp.2 cupsNone

23 tbsp.2 cups cup

33 tbsp.2 cups1cup

43 tbsp.2 cups1 cup

Table 2: Time of Effectiveness of the InsecticideTrial No.Time of Effectiveness

120 seconds

234 seconds

356 seconds

41 minute and 4 seconds

CHAPTER III

Summary of Findings In this project the researcher have formulated an organic insecticide which is effective on all sorts of insects. In the research I have done, I have come to this point which I have learned and discovered that what I have made is very much effective. The trials and research proves that this product can be of good use especially on your garden. With this organic insecticide you can now take care of your garden the natural way without using those other insecticides that contain toxic chemicals which can help lessen your problem towards those insects but can also destroy or environment. Because of this product you can now protect your garden from certain insects but you can also lessen the problem of our environment because of this product.

RECOMMENDATION

More than 1,000 Filipino people die in a year because of dengue. This has been a big issue in our society, specially, on the health of our young once that has been resolve. Now, the time has come to slowly put and to this deadly insects. Now invention has occurred to be made to reduce the population of dengue causing mosquitos.I would like to recommend my newest contribution to our society to reduce and may avoid the cause of dengue. I recommend this product not only to my fellow students but also to everyone so that they could use this as an alternative for mosquito repellent, rather than using toxic insecticide, since this is easy to make and it is not harmful to our health for it is made out of vinegar and ginger.Easy to make, cheaper than the others, good for the health and environmental friendly, that is what our vinegar and ginger insecticide repellent is. It is proven to be effective and quality base as well.

Figure 1: Main Material UsedFigure 2: Finished Products