EFFECTIVENESS OF POMELO PEELS (CITRUS MAXIMA) AS AN ALTERNATIVE INSECT

REP FOR MOSQUITO LARVAE.

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

General Objective: Determine the Effectiveness of Pomelo (Citrus maxima) as an

Alternatives Mosquito repellent.

Specific Objective: This study aims to produce a Mosquito Repellent from Pomelo peels

(Citrus Maxim).

1. How many insects would be repelled by the repellent containing Pomelo (Citrus maxima)?

2. Is Pomelo (Citrus Maxim) as an insellentect repellent?

2.1 Affordable?

2.2 Safe?

RRL TOPIC OUTLINE

I. Citrus maxima

II. Insect repellent

III. Make homemade insect repellent

IV. Pomelos found to be a great natural insecticide

V. Larvicide efficacy of fruit peels extract of C. maxima

VI. Pomelo (Citrus maxima) as a natural insect repellent.

VII. Synthesis.
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

CITRUS MAXIMA

Fruit from the Rutacea family, (Citrus maxima) also known as the pomelo, is used in numerous

celebrations across the nation. Pomelo is a low-calorie fruit that is high in vitamin C and potassium. It can

be eaten simply, in salads, as a topping for desserts, or candied. Other people utilize the medicine made

from pomelos to treat ailments including coughs and abdominal problems. 2017 (Thulaja)

When compared to other citrus species, the pomelo (Citrus maxima) exhibits distinguishing traits.

In addition, C maxima have the largest fruits, the thickest peels, and the largest pulp vesicles when

compared to other fruits (Ollitrault et al. 2020)

INSECT REPELLENT

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (2016), Insect repellents are products that

repel insects. These could be moisturizer products or products like candles or lanterns with heating

mechanisms that produce repellents. To protect against various insects, researchers create numerous insect

repellents. Insect repellents often target disease-carrying insects, particularly mosquitoes and ticks.

According to pesticide law, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for

preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.

MAKE A HOMEMADE INSECT REPELLENT

A process of making an insect repellent from C maxima peels was shared on the website Visihow

(n.d) simply. The directions state to take the (Citrus maxima) peel it, and then scrape off all of

the peels pulp the peel should be chopped into substantial pieces so that it can fit in the spray
bottle. The cut peels inside the spray bottle, and it continues. Finally, it instructs adding hot

water or alcohol to the solution and letting it steep for a few hours.

POMELOS FOUND TO BE A GREAT NATURAL INSECTICIDE

In the Philippines, and adulticidal qualities. , it has been discovered that a certain variety of citrus

fruit is very good at repelling insects. More specifically the (Citrus maxima) identified the

pomelo plant as a viable vector control strategy. Aegypti and they looked into the toxicity of

extracts from pomelo peels that were gathered in various parts of the Philippines for their

ovicidal, larvicidal

LARVICIDE EFFICACY OF FRUTI PEELS EXTRACT OF (Citrus maxima)

According to the results of a study done by Malick et al. (2016), culex quinquefasciatus

hatchlings can be overseen proficiently by ( Citrus maxima) Pomelo peels natural product peel

extricate. However further study is required to clarify whether it works against other mosquito

species grown-up and what fixing of the extricate empowers larvicidal movement, considering

appearing that (Citrus maxima) features a solid citric scent that drives off mosquitoes. Another is

nearly all mosquitos and indeed a few bugs are drawn away by this repellent. In conclusion, C

maxima repellent isn’t harmful to human beings which makes it safer to use than commercial

repellents.

POMELO (Citrus maxima) AS NATURAL INSECT/MOSQUITO REPELLENT

Almas et al. ( 2014) found that out of various treatments of pomelo peeing extract used in their

study to repel mosquitos, the 100% pomelo peeling extract was the most effective and was even
as proficient as commercial mosquito repellents in repelling mosquitos. In addition, the effects of

the different treatments in repelling mosquitos were very highly significant.

SYNTHESIS -

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (2016), Insect repellent products are those

that keep insects away. These might include moisturizers or products with heating mechanisms

that release repellents such as candles, or lanterns. Researchers developed a variety of insect

repellents to protect against different insects. A process of making an insect repellent from C

maxima peels was shared on the website Visihow (n.d.) simply. And it has been discovered that a

specific form of citrus fruit is highly effective at deterring insects. They discovered the pomelo

plant as a successful insects repellent because Pomelo (Citrus maxima) shows a great

mosquito repellent activity due to its major active constituent, Limonene. And it was also

investigated the toxicity of pomelo peels extracts for their larvicidal and orvicidal purposes.

Almas et al. (2014) discovered that the 100 % pomelo peels extract was the most effective and

was even as effective as commercial insects repellent as keeping mosquitos away. And according

to Malick et al. (2016). Pomelo peels (Citrus maxima) natural substances peel extract can

effectively manage culex quinquefasciatus hatchlings. Although more research is needed to

determine whether it is effective against adult mosquito species and what part of the extract

triggers larvicidal action it appears that Pomelo (Citrus maxima) has a strong citrus aroma that

repels mosquito and certain other creatures. In conclusion Pomelo (Citrus maxima) repellent is

safer to use than the commercial repellents because it doesn’t harm humans.
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