CHAPTER V

Results and Discussion

This experimental study aimed to determine if a candle made with an additive of

Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) leaf extract and Peppermint oil is effective to repel Mosquito

in a specific area and to further compare its repelling ability with an ordinary white candle and

commercial mosquito repellent. Candle made with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica

charantia) leaf extract, peppermint oil, ordinary white candle and commercial mosquito

repellent.

Each received different solutions as follows: Candle made with an additive of Ampalaya

(Momordica charantia) leaf extract, ordinary white candle and commercial mosquito repellent. It

have showed that within the experientations (Treatment 1, Treatment 2, Treatment 3,) treatment

3 showed the best result with the an average of 61.67. It was founded that it has a significant

difference from treatment 2 and treatment 1.

The result of the study shows that a candle made with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica

charantia) leaf extract can repel mosquito but not as effective as commercial mosquito repellent.

Researcher’s Findings

Some findings of the study while conducting the research may include the following:

1. The candle made with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) leaf extract has
the ability in repelling Mosquitoes (Culicidae).
2. The ordinary white candle has low percentage effectivity level of repelling mosquitoes, if
compared with different products used in the study

3. The commercial Mosquito Coil has very high effectivity level of repelling Mosquito, if
compared to the different products used in the study.
4. There was a significant difference among the percentage of repelled Mosquito in a set-up
with a lighted candle made with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia) leaf
extract, ordinary white candle and commercial mosquito coil as mosquito repellents.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The result of the study shows that a candle made with an additive of

Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) leaf extract can repel mosquito but not as effective as

commercial mosquito repellent. However, candle with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica

charantia) leaf extract could still be used as an alternative repellent agent of mosquito since the

experiments done showed its ability to repel mosquitoes.

Recommendation

1. Candle made with an additive of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) leaf extract can be a

repellent agent of mosquito in case of absence of light or no electricity available in a certain
area.
2. The use of Ampalaya(Momordica charantia) by burning its dried leaves or vine as
smoke-fogging to repel mosquitoes, or directly apply its extract on skin not only because it is
 safe to use but it could also save money in buying those very expensive chemicals used in
other products.