Lorenzo DR. Garcia Consumer Chemistry Teacher: Mrs. Stephanie A.

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Quarter 3 – Activity:
Grade 9-STE Natural Insect Repellants Date: January 9, 2022
 Plant Brief Description Insects Repelled
1) Garlic (Allium It is widely used as flavoring in cooking Mostly small flying or
sativum) but it has also been used as medicine crawling insects (ex.
since ancient times and even in modern aphids, mites,
days. It may have a wide range of health caterpillars,
benefits and has scientifically proven to armyworms,
have antibiotic and antiviral properties. cutworms, beetles,
The sulfurs contained within the garlic slugs, mosquitoes, and
extract have been shown to be effective flies)
against a wide range of insects.
2) Lemongrass An herb with stalks that are fibrous and Effective against
(Cymbopogon smell much like lemons. It is a common mosquitoes and house
citratus) ingredient in Thai cooking and serves a flies
bug repellent.
3) Mint (Mentha) An aromatic herb that belongs to It has biocidal
Lamiaceae family which contains properties that help
around 15 to 20 plant species. The repel and control
pungent nature of mint deters bugs from mites, mosquitoes, and
your home. various other pests.
4) Oregano A species of flowering plant in the mint Highly effective in
(Oreganum vulgare) family Laminaceae. People have used repelling mosquitoes.
this in herbal medicine to treat ailments.
It is also used to flavor foods and is
considered as an excellent antiseptic and
insect repellent.
5) Eucalyptus A genus of over seven hundred species Roaches, ants, flies,
(Eucalyptus of flowering trees, shrubs, or mallees in spiders, and
globulus) the myrtyle family, Myrtaceae. Used as mosquitoes.
an ingredient in many products because
of its health benefits.
6) Tea Tree Oil An essential oil that comes from Mosquitoes, bush flies,
(Melaleuca oil) steaming the leaves of the Australian tea and biting midges.
tree. It is believed to be antibacterial and
serves as an herbal medicine.
7) Lavender It’s an aromatic plant herb with many Mosquitoes,
(Lavandula) medicinal and therapeutic benefits. It cockroaches, flies,
also has antibacterial and antifungal beetles, and fleas.
effects.