Effect of Garlic Plant Extract

Effect of Garlic Plant Extract (Allium sativum) and Argao
(Premna odorata) Leaves Extract as Pesticide against Termites
(Cryptotermis)
Introduction
Background of the study
Termites normally thrive in tropical soil, such as the kind found
in the Philippines. In fact, of the 54 species of termites, six
of them are commonly found in homes and other structures in the
country.
Termites damage can, in severe cases and when left untreated over
a long period of time, cause your property to become structurally
unstable. Termite infestation is one of the most devastating
problems faced by many property owners.
Philippines is blessed with different kinds of plants that can be
use to make a pesticide to kill pest. Garlic Plant(Allium
sativum) has natural fungicidal and pesticidal properties that
work effectively to control pests. Argao (Premna odorata) Leaves,
a medical plant, also shows a good potential as a pesticide since
its aromatic smell, when crushed, keeps pest away.
With this, the investigator initiated to test the Effectiveness
of Garlic plant extract (Allium sativum)and Argao (Premna
odorata)leaves extract as pesticide against termites
(Cryptotermis).
General objective:
Generally this study aims to find out if Garlic Plant
Extract and Argao Leaves Extract has an effect in making
pesticide against Termites.
Specific Objective:
Specifically this study aims to find out if there’s a
significant difference in the number of termites alive after the
exposure in:
a. 10 mins
b. 20 mins
` c. 30 mins
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Hypothesis:
1.) Garlic Plant extract and Argao Leaves Extract has no

Treatment A
effect in killing Termites.
100% pure2.)
crude extracts
There’s Of
no significant 1. the
difference in Change in number
number of of
Garlic plant extract and Termites alive after the
Argao leaves
termites aliveextract
after the exposure in: exposure in:
a. 10 mins
a. 10 mins
Treatment B b. 20 mins
b. 20 mins c. 30 mins
50% pure crude extracts of

c. 30 mins
Garlic plant extract and
Argao leaves extract and 2. Decrease in energy and
50% water strength of termites
during the exposure.
Treatment C
75%Theoretical
pure crude framework:
extracts of
Garlic plant extract and
Argao leaves extract and
25% water
Method:
Spraying
Significance of study:
The result of this study will be able to help all people and for
those who are looking for cheaper ways to eliminate termites in
their household.
Also, using this study, people will be comfortable in using it
since there is no harmful chemical being added to this
experiment. This study is also an environmental friendly.
Scope and limitation:

This study is limited on the use of Garlic plant extract and
Argao leaves extract as pesticide in killing Termites.
Definition of terms:
Effect - a change that results when something is done or
happens.
Garlic (Allium sativum) - a plant that is related to the onion
and that has small sections (called cloves) which have a strong
taste and smell and are used for flavoring foods.
- a variable that is use in conducting the study.
Plant - to put (a seed, flower, or plant) in the ground to grow
Extract – a liquid substance which you can get by crushing
something or in other process.
- a substance which you apply in your problem in
conducting the study.
Argao - a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and
many large branches.
Pesticide - a substance or mixture of substances used to kill a
pest.
Termites - a kind of soft, white insect that lives in groups,
eats wood, and causes a lot of damage to wooden structures.
- It is the problem in the study.
Review of Related Literature

Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as
a seasoning or condiment. It is a fundamental component in many
or most dishes of various regions. Garlic is easy to grow and can
be grown year-round in mild climates. In cold climates, cloves
can be planted in the ground about six weeks before the soil
freezes and harvested in late spring. Garlic plants are not
attacked by pests. They can suffer from pink root, a disease that
stunts the roots and turns them pink or red. Garlic plants can be
grown close together, leaving enough room for the bulbs to
mature, and are easily grown in containers of sufficient depth.
Garlic is claimed to help prevent heart disease (including
atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure) and
cancer. Animal studies, and some early investigational studies in
humans, have suggested possible cardiovascular benefits of
garlic. A Czech study found that garlic supplementation reduced
accumulation of cholesterol on the vascular walls of animals.
Alliums sativum yields allicin, a powerful antibiotic and
antifungal compound (phytoncide). In some cases, it can be used
as a home remedy to help speed recovery from strep throat or
other minor ailments because of its antibiotic properties. It
also contains the sulfur containing compounds alliin, ajoene,
diallylsulfide, dithiin, S-allylcysteine, and enzymes, vitamin B,
proteins, minerals, saponins, flavonoids, and maillard reaction
products, which are non-sulfur containing compounds.
The Argao plant, which has the scientific name of Premna odorata,
of the Verbenaceae family, is considered to be one of the most
popular Philippine alternative medicines. It is a small tree

reaching a height of 8 meters. The leaves which are somewhat
heart-shaped at the base and pointed at the tip are 10-20
centimeters long. The leaves when crushed are aromatic. These are
sometimes used as condiment and generally considered a good cure
for cough. This tree also grows in different parts of the
archipelago, thereby earning for itself several names.
The Argao tree was considered a highly medicinal herb whose
“heart” was boiled to alleviate stomach pains and its leaves used
as an application for “ugahip”. It was also believed to prevent
relapses, head colds, illnesses due to “bad air”, and to
alleviate fever by taking a bath with it.
Methodology
Materials:
 100 grams of Garlic and 100 grams of Argoa leaves
 Water
 Measuring cylinder/ measuring cup
 mortar pestle
Procedure:
 Crush the garlic and the Argao leaves in the mortar
pestle until the extract is produce and mix.
 Using the measuring cylinder/measuring cup, measure
the extract according to your treatments. Add water if
needed in according to your different treatments.
 Apply to termites.
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Effect of Garlic Plant Extract (Allium sativum) and Argao

(Premna odorata) Leaves Extract as Pesticide against Termites

Background of the study

Termites normally thrive in tropical soil, such as the kind found

in the Philippines. In fact, of the 54 species of termites, six

of them are commonly found in homes and other structures in the

a long period of time, cause your property to become structurally

unstable. Termite infestation is one of the most devastating

problems faced by many property owners.

Philippines is blessed with different kinds of plants that can be

use to make a pesticide to kill pest. Garlic Plant(Allium

sativum) has natural fungicidal and pesticidal properties that

work effectively to control pests. Argao (Premna odorata) Leaves,

a medical plant, also shows a good potential as a pesticide since

its aromatic smell, when crushed, keeps pest away.

With this, the investigator initiated to test the Effectiveness

of Garlic plant extract (Allium sativum)and Argao (Premna

odorata)leaves extract as pesticide against termites

Extract and Argao Leaves Extract has an effect in making

pesticide against Termites.

Specifically this study aims to find out if there’s a

significant difference in the number of termites alive after the

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

1.) Garlic Plant extract and Argao Leaves Extract has no

50% pure crude extracts of

those who are looking for cheaper ways to eliminate termites in

Also, using this study, people will be comfortable in using it

since there is no harmful chemical being added to this

experiment. This study is also an environmental friendly.

Scope and limitation:

Argao leaves extract as pesticide in killing Termites.

Effect - a change that results when something is done or

Garlic (Allium sativum) - a plant that is related to the onion

taste and smell and are used for flavoring foods.

- a variable that is use in conducting the study.

Plant - to put (a seed, flower, or plant) in the ground to grow

- a variable that is use in conducting the study.

Extract – a liquid substance which you can get by crushing

something or in other process.

- a substance which you apply in your problem in

conducting the study.

many large branches.

- a variable that is use in conducting the study.

Pesticide - a substance or mixture of substances used to kill a

Termites - a kind of soft, white insect that lives in groups,

eats wood, and causes a lot of damage to wooden structures.

- It is the problem in the study.

Review of Related Literature

a seasoning or condiment. It is a fundamental component in many

or most dishes of various regions. Garlic is easy to grow and can

be grown year-round in mild climates. In cold climates, cloves

freezes and harvested in late spring. Garlic plants are not

grown close together, leaving enough room for the bulbs to

mature, and are easily grown in containers of sufficient depth.

Garlic is claimed to help prevent heart disease (including

atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure) and

cancer. Animal studies, and some early investigational studies in

humans, have suggested possible cardiovascular benefits of