A science investigatory project presented to

the panelists of the University of La Salette

Incorporated High School Department,
Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela.

In partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the subjects of
Science and English.
 THE EFFICACY OF SODIUM
LAURYL SULFATE (LEMON-
SCENTED DISH SOAP) AS
HOUSEFLY TRAPS: A SOLUTION TO
GROUP 6
FLY-BORNE DISEASES
 Abstract
The study evaluated lemon-scented dish soap traps
for housefly control, finding they attract flies less
effectively than store-bought traps. Further
research is required to enhance their efficacy in
different settings for eco-friendly pest
management and disease prevention.
Objectives General Objective
• Consider and optimize • Repurpose lemon-scented
using lemon-scented dish soap with Sodium Lauryl
Sulfate as an eco-friendly fly
dish soap with Sodium
trap. Experiment with
Lauryl Sulfate to attract concentrations, placements,
flies for environmentally and environmental factors to
friendly pest control in optimize effectiveness on fly
homes, focusing on populations in controlled
disease prevention. settings.
eness in

Statement of the
Problem
 Statement of the Problem
1. What percentage is the trap’s effectiveness in
an hour?
A. 10% to 30%
B. 30% to 50%
C. 50% to 80%
D. 90% to 100%
 Statement of the Problem
1. How long will its effectiveness last?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 24 hours
D. 10 minutes
Results and Analysis
Results and Analysis
• Not all houseflies were attracted to the
solution, leading to lower trapping numbers
than expected.
• The traps attracted flies but were not efficient
in capturing them, as many flies managed to
escape, indicating a lack of sufficient
entrapment capacity.
Results and Analysis
Trial 1

Trial 2
 Graphic Representation Fly Attraction Percentage
Trap Effectiveness Percentage
Sewage
Canal

Chicken
Waste

Garbage

0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Results and Analysis
• The bar chart shows a moderate attraction of flies to
traps with lemon solution. Results suggest
environmental factors influence trap effectiveness,
emphasizing the need for considering surroundings
when deploying traps. Further research and
innovation are crucial for effective fly control and
public health.
Discussion of Findings
 Discussion of Findings
Lemon-scented dish soap caught some flies but not many, indicating room for
improvement in deterring flies and preventing diseases they carry.

Implications of these findings on Therefore, using it alone is

disease control are varied, and there is ineffective without addressing
a need to introduce alternative environmental factors or
strategies in the fight against the pest. improving living conditions for
human waste flies.

Using Lemon Scented Dish Soap may To effectively eliminate pests, consider
reduce pests, but it has minimal impact hosting factors, habitat, behavior, and
for pest control. community response.
Recommendations
 Recommendations
Enhance fly control by improving lemon-
scented dish soap traps through research on
materials and methods. Combine with cleaning
and natural enemies of flies. Engage
communities for education and promote proper
trap usage. Monitor the environment for optimal
trap placement. Collaborate across sectors for
knowledge sharing and advocate for evidence-
based policies to improve global public health."
 END OF
The Group 6 Has Presented Their Research Study

PRESENTATION
To God Be All the
Glory!