THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GUAVA LEAVES (PSIDIUM GUAJAVA) MOSQUITO COIL AS A
NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT
A Thesis Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of
Science, Technology and Engineering (STE ) Program
Ilocos Norte National High School
In the Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement in the subject
Research I
Prepared By:
Nika Claire L. Buenaventura
9 STE THOMSON
MARIA MONICA H. TRIUNFANTE
Teacher
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the Background of the Study, Statement of the Problem, Hypothesis
of the Study, Significance of the Study, Scope and Delimitation of the Study, Definition of Terms
and Research Paradigm
Background of the Study
Guava leaves refer to the leaves of the guava plant, scientifically known as Psidium
guajava. Guava is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America and is cultivated in many
tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The leaves of the guava tree are typically oval-
shaped with a pointed tip and are glossy green in color.
Guava leaves have been used traditionally for various medicinal purposes due to their
rich phytochemical content. They contain compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, phenolic
compounds, and essential oils, which are believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial, and insecticidal properties. In terms of insect repellency, guava leaves are of
interest due to their natural compounds that can deter insects like mosquitoes. Extracts from
guava leaves have been studied for their potential as natural insect repellents, including
formulations for mosquito coils, sprays, and lotions.
Guava leaves on mosquito coil is a must because it has a lot of benefits. This will have a
big impact on the society and will improve the lives of many and all of these will be proven
throughout this study.
Statement of the Problem
This study will aim to find out the effectiveness of guava leaves (Psidium
guajava) as a natural mosquito coil repellent.
Specifically, will aim to answer the following questions:
1. Is the natural mosquito coil made from guava leaves (Psidium guajava) effective in
repelling mosquitoes in terms of:
a. Efficacy
b. Duration of Protection
2. Is guava leaf coil considered effective and acceptable by users in repelling mosquitoes?
Hypothesis of the Study
H0: Guava leaves (Psidium guajava) is not effective as natural mosquito coil repellents.
Ha: Guava leaves (Psidium guajava) is effective as natural mosquito coil repellents.
Significance of the Study
This study will be of great help to people, especially young people who have no idea
about the diseases mosquitoes might bring or the disadvantages of using mosquito coils. The
purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of guava leaves (Psidium guajava) as a
natural mosquito coil repellent. Through the experiments that I will be conducted, I will
determine the effectiveness of guava leaves (Psidium guajava) as a natural alternative
mosquito coil repellent. This will help a lot to achieve the objectives of this study.
For Environmental Health Workers, the findings of the study will provide basic
knowledge and information on the components of guava leaves (Psidium guajava) as a
natural mosquito coil repellent. It will help environmental health experts find alternative
ways to reduce mosquito populations in the community and avoid mosquito-borne diseases.
For the Community, this study will provide a natural and economical mosquito coil
made from guava leaves (Psidium guajava). This research will help reduce Zika virus,
dengue fever, and malaria cases in the community, particularly in mosquito-infested areas.
For the Teachers, the result of this study will give them advice to make sure that all the
corners of their rooms, especially their comfort rooms, are clean. This will give a lesson on
why teachers should be more caring with their students and serve as a guide for their students
to live healthy and mosquito-disease-free lives.
For the Parents, they will have more knowledge about the diseases that mosquitoes can
give to their children. This research will give them instructions on how to create an herbal
mosquito coil that they can use inside their house. This will also serve as a warning so that
they can pay more attention and care for their children completely so that their future will not
be ruined just because of a small bite by a dangerous fly.
For Future Researchers, the information and data gathered by previous researchers will
be helpful to serve as a guide for future researchers who plan to conduct further
investigations related to this study. This study will provide ideas, data, information, and
broad knowledge.
Scope and Delimitations of the Study
The main goal of this study is to make a natural mosquito coil repellent from guava
leaves (Psidium guajava) and to determine its effectiveness. This study is solely on
mosquitoes; it is not recommended for other insects such as cockroaches, houseflies, moths,
fleas, and many others. It will be conducted from October 2023 until December 2023 in
Barangay 22 Nagbacalan, Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
Definition of Terms
Efficacy- The ability of a mosquito coil to achieve its intended purpose, such as repelling
or killing mosquitoes, measured under controlled conditions.
Duration of Protection- The length of time during which a mosquito coil provides
effective protection against mosquitoes after it is activated.
Independent Variable: Dependent Variable:
-Efficacy
Guava Leaves -Duration of Protection
Figure 1: Research Paradigm
