Effectiveness of Pomelo Rind

use as a Candle Mosquito

Repellent
Introduction
The group conducted this study to prove that Pomelo rind have
its important use. Pomelo contain Limonene that can repel
mosquitoes.

Hence, the group aimed to prove that pomelo rinds are capable
of being used as an ingredient to innovate an effective candle
mosquito repellent. This project can be beneficial not only to
help get rid of mosquito but also affordable, easy to make and
eco-friendly.
Statement of the Problem
Is the Pomelo Rinds Limonene effective as a candle mosquito
repellent?
Can Pomelo rind be the official raw materials of a candle mosquito
repellent?
What are the contents of pomelo peel that make these the best
candle mosquito repellent to use in this project?
Does pomelo peel have abilities in reducing the number of people that
will be affected due to mosquitoes?
Is the product comparable to the commercially available candle
mosquito repellent in terms of :
Odor
Cost
Effectiveness

Hypothesis
H
o
: The oil extracted from pomelo peel can be a raw material in
making candle mosquito repellent.
H
1
: The oil extracted from pomelo peel cannot be a raw material in
making candle mosquito repellent.
H
o
: The product will be able to repel the mosquitoes because of its
components that are hazardous to the mosquitoes.
H
1
: The product will be unable to repel the mosquitoes because of
its components that are hazardous to the mosquitoes.
H
o
: The product is comparable to commercially available candle
mosquito repellent in terms of odor, cost, texture and effectiveness
H
1
:The product is incomparable to commercially available candle
mosquito repellent in terms of odor, cost, texture and effectiveness

Scope and Limitations
The study was limited to the effect of Limonene extract obtained
from Pomelo Rind to mosquitoes. No attempt was made to
compare or study other properties of Pomelo Rind and there
was no attempt made to test other insects for the said
product.

Theoretical Framework

INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT-PROCESS-OUTPUT MODEL

The Theoretical Framework that will be used in the study is the
IPO model. An IPO chart demonstrates how resources put into
the system (inputs) undergo a change (process) to produce
results (outputs). In this model, it identifies the processing
steps required to transform the inputs into outputs.

PROCESS
Conceptual Framework
PROCESS
INPUT
-Materials used
-Knowledge
-Tools/ Equipments
used
-Time
-Data Gathered

EXTRACTION
MIXING
STORAGE
PACKAGING
INSPECTION
TESTING
OUTPUT
-Candle Mosquito
Repellent
-New Source of
Income
-Waste
Consumption


BLENDING
1. The process starts with the mixing of the water and the pomelo
rind using the blender then the extraction of Limonene from the
Pomelo Rind; by simple steam to its limonene boiling point (176).
2. Next, mixing the used candle in the extracted limonene solution.
3. This one is optional, if wanted to add some colours to the candle,
old crayons are effective in adding colour to it by melting with the
used wax in a small amount of heat.
4. Next, the product will be stored in a shot glass which is covered by
re-sealable plastic to preserve and protect the products qualities.
Then, the re-sealable package of the product will be prepared for a
fitting lay-out of a design.
5. Finally, the product output will be tested to determine its
effectiveness to its supposed use.

Research Methodology
The research study consists of testing the repellency properties
of used candle wax mixed with limonene extract obtained
from Pomelo rind. Each sample is mixed in different ratios of
D-limonene.
Materials
Pomelo Rinds
Used candles
Electric Stove
Double Boiler
Cutter
Crayons (optional)
Stick and Scissors

Methodology
Used Pomelo gathered and the rinds were manually separated
from its coral-pink flesh to the thin green part with the use of
a cutter and 500 grams of pomelo rind were measured.
Limonene was extracted by having different sets of solutions
through extraction and distillation.

Control Setup
A control setup was prepared with the commercialized mosquito
coil repellent. Subjected from 5 to 15 minutes interval time
per observations, 15 mosquitoes per cage of sample.

Testing
The test was conducted under similar prevailing conditions:
Subjected from 5 to 15 minutes interval time per observation,
30 mosquitoes per cage of sample.

Presentation of Data
Summary
The production of essential oil extracted from pomelo rind was a
big contribution to the outcome of the finished product.
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers prove that
using extracted oil mixed with used melted candles have the
same level of effectiveness in repelling mosquitoes just like
the commercialized products.
Conclusion
Through different process involve, the researchers can obtain a
candle mosquito repellent which is cheaper, good quality and
environmental friendly.

And also, by using discarded pomelo peels, it can eliminate
waste and reduced clogged mainstreams and drainage
systems that will help to prevent floods.
Expenses
Methanol P180
Thin Host P120
Crayons P36
Shot Glass P40
Borax P180
Beeswax P300
Fare Expense P544

TOTAL= P1400.00