POTENCY OF CITRONELLA

(CYMBOPOGON NARDUS) AND

OREGANO ( ORIGANUM VULGARE) AS
AN ORGANI C MOSQUITO REPELLENT

RESEARCH TITLE
 BA CKGROUND
OF THE STUDY
• Mosquitoes (Culicidae) are one of the most pernicious bugs
that transmit dangerous human diseases like malaria, dengue
fever and yellow fever. It is considered one of the deadliest
creatures in the world and causes over 3 million deaths every
year (World Health Organization, 2020).

• According to U.S. E.P.A., people are often using synthetic

repellent formulations to prevent mosquito related conditions
(2022). Synthetic repellant is known for their knock-down
effect but it has negative impact on the environment and high
cost of application.
• This study aims to determine the effectiveness of citronella
and oregano as an organic mosquito repellent that helps our
health and also our environment due to it being organic.
• What is the average repelled mosquito in every
concentration of citronella and oregano mosquito
repellent?
PROBLEM N O .1
01

• Which concentration of citronella and 02

oregano extract is the most effective in
repelling mosquitoes?
P RO BLEM N O.2

03
• Is there a significant difference between citronella and
oregano repellent and commercialized repellent
(mosquito coil) as a repelling agent against
mosquitoes?
PRO BLEM NO .3
 SIGNIFICANT
TO THE FOLLOWING SECTOR:

DEPARTMENT OF OTHER
HEALTH (DOH)- RESEARCHERS

DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (DA)
INDIVIDUAL

COMMUNITY

HOUSEHOLD
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS
AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS
AND DISCUSSION
 CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY,
ProblemFINDING,
No.1 CONCLUSION
Findings: AND
RECOMMENDATION
In every concentration, the 50ml has 4.66, 75ml has 7.33, and 100ml has 9.66 average repelled mosquito. Among the three (3)
concentrations the highest average repelled mosquito is 100ml with 9.66 and the lowest is 50ml with 4.66.

Conclusion:
The results showed that the higher the concentration of citronella and oregano extract, the higher the number of repelled
mosquitoes. Therefore, all of the concentration had different repelling effects on mosquitoes.

Recommendation:
To further improve the study, the researchers recommend using a higher level of concentration to ensure the higher average
repelled mosquito. Additionally, the researchers recommend searching for ways on how to prolong the shelf life of the
concentration.
 CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY,
FINDING,
Problem No.2 CONCLUSION
Findings: AND
RECOMMENDATION
The concentration in 50 ml has 46.66%, 75 ml has 73.33%, and in 100 ml has 96.66% of effectiveness of citronella and
oregano mosquito repellent. Therefore, the higher the concentration, the higher the percentage the effectiveness in repelling
mosquitoes.

Conclusion:
The researchers concluded that the higher the concentration, the longer the duration of observation increases the repellency
effects on mosquitoes.

Recommendation:
It is recommended to use a concentration of 100 ml of citronella and oregano extract for maximum effectiveness in repelling
mosquitoes. Further studies should be conducted to determine if this concentration is safe for prolonged use, as well as the
duration of its repellent effect. Further research can also focus on identifying the active ingredients responsible for the repellent
effect, to guide future studies in the development of more effective and eco-friendly mosquito repellent products.
 CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY,
FINDING,
Problem No.3 CONCLUSION
Findings: AND
RECOMMENDATION
The experiment revealed that there is a significant difference between the experimental concentration and the mosquito coil in
concentration 50 ml, but no significant difference between the concentrations 75 ml and 100 ml.

Conclusion:
The researchers concluded that Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) and oregano (Oreganum vulgare) mosquito repellent differ from
commercialized mosquito coil (Lion Tiger) in concentration 1 because there are significant difference due to a total average of 4.66
mosquito repelled. While the two concentrations, 75 mL and 100 mL, do not differ significantly from the commercialized mosquito coil.
This means that the higher the concentration used, the more mosquitoes are repelled on average.

Recommendation:
The researchers advised to extend time of duration of the observation to Mosquitoes after applying the citronella and oregano mosquito
repellent to assess the significant difference in the different concentration of the treatment.
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Jasmin Delena Gean Barranda Hannah Formalejo Justin Castillano Jay Casasis Jr.