Acceptability of Pomelo Peel

as Mosquito Coil Paper

 Group members
Ejay Clasag
Jerick James Igarta
Irish Mae Tabuan
Gilbert Lee Calantican

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 Introduction

Mosquitoes are a common pest in our community. They are known to cause dengue fever,

malaria and chikingunya. Mosquitoes are living things that transmit diseases between animals and

humans, they often transmit infections through blood to be passed on. This creature is classified as

bloodsuckers, normal mosquito terrains is any place with standing water, including natural habitats

such as ponds, swamps, plants or trees, as well as artificial water containers such as abandoned tires,

flower pots, buckets, or discarded toys that are gradually present for every community.
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 Statement of the Problem
1. How does Pomelo Peel act as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of the following variables?

1. Odor

2. Effectiveness

3. General acceptability

2. How safe will it be for the environment in the specific community?

3. What is the difference between the treatments of mosquito coil using pomelo peel.
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 Conceptual Framework
Independent Variable Dependent Variable

1. Pomelo Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as

Mosquito Coil Paper
2. How does Pomelo Peel act as Mosquito Coil
Paper in terms of the following variables?
2.1 Odor
2.2 Effectiveness
2.3 General acceptability

3. How safe will it be for the environment in the

specific community?

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Scope and Delimitation

“
The research “Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper” only focused on the following

scope and delimitation. Meanwhile, investigatory research was used to determine the effectiveness of the

Mosquito Coil Paper using Pomelo Peel.

The experimental research was conducted on April 2023, wherein the respondents are the said

teachers of CSAT Senior High Schooland the researchers’ family. The researchers sought a more diverse

outcome for validity.

It determined the Acceptability of the Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper and the study was

conducted through survey questionnaire. Quantitative analysis was utilized to analyze and interpret the data.

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 Significance of Study
This research study could be a help as an eye-opener for both parents and children as the outcome of the

study offered them a comfort product to use as their daily coil to their households and the pomelo fruit are

guaranteed to be safe and sound in children respiratory organs.

This study is beneficial to the community because of its free factors, the finished product won’t deliver

any poisonous gases to the air which make the local area completely secure to any sort of side effects.

Moreover, This research also contributes to future researches inclined on social waste management and

related topics. It acts as a platform for either new research or the advancement of the current research itself.

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Review of Related Literature
On this chapter, related literature and studies are organized to relate to the current study

conducted based on some research relating to the topic, to back it up with a strong

foundation.

Food Chemistry, 129247, 2021 Pomelo peel as a by-product from pomelo consumption

is rich in various nutrients and functional compounds, while most of the by-product is

disposed as wastes. The utilization of pomelo peels could not only result in valued-added

products/ingredients, but also reduce the environmental threats.

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Review of Related Literature
The control of mosquito vectors and reducing the transmission of human pathogens are based on the chemical

insecticides, especially chemical repellents. Thus, chemical repellents are a useful of reducing and preventing

the mosquito vectors, deterring an insect from flying and landing, and biting human and animal skin.

Unfortunately, chemical repellents are not safe for human, especially children because they may cause skin

irritation, hot sensation rashes or allergy (Das et al., 2003), such as DEET (N,N-diethyl-M-methyl benzamide)

and IR3535 (ethyl butyl acetyl amino propionate) may be unsafe for children possibly causing encephalopathy

(Abdel-Rahman et al., 2001). Besides, DEET is also know to damage plastic and synthetic materials (Kang et

al., 2009).

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Review of Related Literature
Additionally, Malar J 10, S11 (2011). Plant-based coils have been used for generations in traditional practice as

a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants

obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for the development of new natural products.

Recently, commercial repellent products containing plant-based ingredients have gained increasing popularity

among consumers, as these are commonly perceived as “safe” in comparison to long-established synthetic

repellents although this is sometimes a misconception. To date insufficient studies have followed standard

WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme guidelines for repellent testing. There is a need for further standardized

studies in order to better evaluate repellent compounds and develop new products that offer high repellency as

well as good consumer safety

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Review of Related Literature
Another point is according to Ahjeet Sing and Navneet (2017) Ethno-botanical and traditional uses of natural

compounds, mainly of plant origin established much interest as they are well tested for their efficacy and

generally believed to be safe for human use. The extracts of different parts might be added value in the

scientific evolution of medicinal application of C. Maxima. Extensive literature survey revea cled many

pharmacological properties includes antimicrobial, anthelmintic antioxidant, antidiabetic, and central nervous

system activity, hepatoprotective, and anticancer activities vgnrof the extract and isolated molecules of

34Citrus maxima (Brum) Mer. The conversion of these pharmacological activities into the modern drugs,

proper scientific evolution includes isolation of answerable phytochemicals, their mechanism of actions and

appropriate standardization need to be explored.

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Review of Related Literature
For the future investigations, the functionality- or bioactivity-oriented regimes

to recovery valuable components from pomelo peel should be developed in an

economic, effective and eco-friendly way and their applicability in large-scale

production should be addressed.

Furthermore, pomelo peel has the ability to benefits in a lot of matter

instead of being thrown away, that is to say that this can be a effective eco-

friendly
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Review of Related Literature
Meanwhile a study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of pomelo (Citrus maxima)

as mosquioto coil and the commercial mosquito repellant of mosquitoes by Jochel F. Almas,

Analyn S. Alumit and Louisa F. Laron (2021), it sought to determine the best pomelo extract

concentration in the repellence of mosquitoes.

The research findings showed the effects of the different treatments in repelling mosquitoes

are highly significant. Furthermore, the 100% pomelo peeling extract concentration and

commercial mosquito repellant are not significantly different from each other.

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Review of Related Literature
With the reference to the study of Jochel F. et al., (2021) It concluded that the different

treatments of the pomelo peeling extract concentration can repel mosquitoes. Moreover, the

100% pomelo peeling extract concentration is as effective as the commercial mosquito

repellant in repelling mosquitoes.

Limonene is the oil extracted from the peels of citrus fruits people have been

extracting essential oils like limonene from citrus fruits for centuries. Today, limonene is

often used as a natural treatment for a variety of health issues and is a popular ingredient in

household
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items. PRESENTATION TITLE 14
Review of Related Literature
Turning to the study of Dr. Renuka Verma (2018) Limonene affects insects on contact, effectively suffocating

them by damaging their respiratory systems. Many insects such as roaches, ants and silverfish do not care for

the scent of orange oil and will avoid it. Placing bits of orange peel or zest around the garden repels flies and

mosquitoes. Rubbing orange peel on the skin is a home remedy for preventing mosquito bites.

Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection

approach against different species of Anopheles. Knowledge of traditional repellent plants is a significant

resource for the development of new natural products as an alternative to chemical repellents. Many studies

have reported evidence of repellant activities of plant extracts or essential oils against malaria vectors

worldwide.(Asadollahi, 2019)
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Review of Related Literature
Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional

practice as a personal protection approach against different species of

Anopheles. Knowledge of traditional repellent plants is a significant resource

for the development of new natural products as an alternative to chemical

repellents. Many studies have reported evidence of repellant activities of plant

extracts or essential oils against malaria vectors worldwide.(Asadollahi, 2019)

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Review of Related Literature
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) shows a great mosquito repellent activity due to its major active constituent, Limonene.Citrus

peels are rich in essential oils and exhibit toxicity towards various insect species. The essential oils are also an eco-friendly

option for insect pest management. The Citrus maxima peel essential oil (CMEO), a waste product, characterized it, and

evaluated its potential for insect pest management. The major terpenoids present in CMEO are Limonene and α-Pinene. The

CMEO displayed potentials in controlling the insect pests via contact and fumigant toxicity. Moreover, CMEO showed

significant larvicidal activities against Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Aedes aegypti species of mosquitoes; however,

Armigeres subalbatus was more resistant. The biological safety of the essential oil was also tested against the stored seeds,

where no significant inhibition of seed germination was noticed compared to the control. Utilizing a waste product such as

citrus peel for pest management can achieve the dual objective of waste utilization and eco-friendly pest management.

Overall, the CMEO is therefore found to be a bioactive essential oil extracted from the wastes of pomelo (C. maxima).

Naduvilthara
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Narayanankutty,
TITLE Ahmed Alfarhan, Varsha Ramesh (may, 2022) 17
Research Design
This study was designed as a quantitative research which determined the Acceptabiliy of

Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper. Experimental Design design was used in the study

where it involved manipulating an independent variable and measuring its effect on a

dependent variable. This study only focused on the selected respondents of SHS CSAT

teachers and the researchers’ family. In this quantitative research method, a questionnaire was

used to collect the data from the selected respondents. The questionnaire was distributed to

the respondents to determine the Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper.
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 Sampling Procedure and Sample

The researchers utilized simple random sampling in gathering the

respondents. The researchers selected 2 SHS CSAT teachers and the parents
of the researchers for a total of 6 respondents. The researchers sought a
more diverse result for credibility.

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 Data Gathering Method
The following methods were followed in order to conduct the study.
1. The researchers sought for approval of the Principal before they
conducted the research study.
2. After the research was proven, the researchers provided a printed
questionnaire for the respondents to answer.
3. After distributing the questionnaire, the researchers explained the
contents of the questionnaire;
4. Then the researchers let the respondents answer the questionnaires;
5. After the respondents answered the questionnaire, the researchers
collected the answered questionnaires and;
6. The researchers tallied the answers;
7. The researchers then solved the tallied answer using statistical tools.
Data Analysis
The researchers used chi square as a statistical

tool to determine the significant differences

between the treatments of the Mosquito Coil

Paper using Pomelo Peel.

 Analysis of Data
Data are gathered and analyzed through the following statistical tools:
1. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil that was assessed by the respondents were analyzed
through weighted mean and the 5-point Likert Scale:

Range Interval Description

4.21-5.00 Fully Satisfied
3.41-4.20 Very Satisfied
2.61-3.40 Moderately Satisfied
1.81-2.60 Slightly Satisfied
1.00-1.80 Not at All Satisfied
3. To determine the Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper which were evaluated through the
respondents with the use of weighted mean and 5 point Likert scale.

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 Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation of Data

This chapter presents the data gathered in this study, together with

the analysis and interpretation of data.

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Table 1. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil
Paper in terms of its

Smell Intensity of treatment 1.

The table shows that the respondents observed that the smell of the coil has no disturbing effect to the user

moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 2.83. Also, the respondents observed that the smell of the coil

paper does not make them feel dizzy moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 2.83. Moreover, they

assessed that the smell of the coil paper produces a pleasant smell moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of

2.5. The respondents also observed that the coil paper has distinctive smell moderately satisfied with a weighted

mean of 3.16 and has an overall tolerable smell with a weighted mean of 3. This indicates that the Acceptability

of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its Smell intensity moderately satisfied with an overall

weighted
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Table 1. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms
of its Statements: (5)
Fully
(4)
Very
(3) (2) (1)
Mode Slightl Not at hted
Weig Descriptio
n
Smell Intensity of treatment 1. Satisfi Satisfi rately y
ed ed
all
Satisfi Satisfi satisfi
Mean

ed ed ed

1. The Smell of 0 1 3 2 0 17 Moderate

the coil paper (2.83) ly
has no Satisfied
disturbing
effect to the
user.

2. The smell of 0 1 3 2 0 17 d
the coil paper (2.83)
does not make
me feel dizzy.
3. the coil paper 0 1 1 4 0 15 Moderate
produces a (2.5) ly
pleasant smell. Satisfied

4. The coil paper 1 0 4 1 0 19 Moderate

has distinctive (3.16) ly
smell. Satisfied

5. The coil paper 0 1 4 1 0 18 Moderate

has an overall (3) ly
tolerable smell. Satisfied

Overall Weighted Mean: 14.32 Moderatel

(2.86) y satisfied
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Table 2. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its
effectiveness and general acceptability of treatment 1.

Base on the table below, the respondents observed that the coil paper is effective for shoving the

mosquitoes away slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of 2.16. Also the respondents also observed

that the coil keeps the mosquitoes and other flying pests at bay slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of

2.33. Moreover, they also observed that the coil paper is suitable for its intended use moderately satisfied

with a weighted mean of 2.66. this indicates that the pomelo peel as mosquito coil paper in terms of its

effectiveness and general acceptability slightly satisfied with a an overall weighted mean of 2.38.

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Table 2. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its
effectiveness and general acceptability of treatment 1.
Statements: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) Weig Descrip
Fully very Mode Slight Not hted tion
Satisfi satisfi rately ly at all Mean
ed ed satisfi satisfi satisf
ed ed ied
1. The coil 0 0 1 5 0 13 Slightly
paper is effective (2.16) satisfied
for shoving the
mosquitoes away..
2. The end of the coil is 0 0 2 4 0 14 Slightly
lit and as the coil (2.33) satisfied
burns, it emits
smoke that keeps
mosquitoes and
other flying pests at
bay for an hour.
3. The coil 0 0 5 1 0 16 Modera
paper is suitable for (2.66) tely
its intended use. satisfied

Overall Weighted 7.15 Slightly

Mean: (2.38) satisfied
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Table 3. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of Smell
Intensity 2.

“
The table shows that the respondents observed that the smell of the coil has no disturbing effect to the user

moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 4.16. Also, the respondents observed that the smell of the

coil paper does not make them feel dizzy moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 4.16. Moreover,

they assessed that the smell of the coil paper produces a pleasant smell moderately satisfied with a

weighted mean of 3.83. The respondents also observed that the coil paper has distinctive smell moderately

satisfied with a weighted mean of 4 and has an overall tolerable smell with a weighted mean of 5. This

indicates that the Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper 0in terms of its Smell intensity

moderately satisfied with an overall weighted mean of 4.23.

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Table 3. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of Smell
Statements: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) Weig Descriptio
Intensity 2. Fully Very Mode Slightl Not at hted n

“
Satisfi Satisfi rately y all Mean
ed ed Satisfi Satisfi satisfi
ed ed ed

1. The Smell of the 1 5 0 0 0 25 Very

coil paper has no (4.16) Satisfied
disturbing effect to
the user.

2. The smell of the 1 5 0 0 0 25 Very

coil paper does not (4.16) Satisfied
make me feel dizzy.
3. the coil paper 0 5 1 0 0 23 Very
produces a pleasant (3.83) Satisfied
smell.

4. The coil paper has 0 6 0 0 0 24 Very

distinctive smell. (4) Satisfied

5. The coil paper has 2 4 0 0 0 30 Fully

an overall tolerable (5) Satisfied
smell.
Overall Weighted Mean: 21.15 Very
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(4.23) Satisfied
 Table 4. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its
effectiveness and general acceptability of treatment 1.

Base on the table below, the respondents observed that the coil paper is effective for

shoving the mosquitoes away slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of 4.16. Also the

respondents also observed that the coil keeps the mosquitoes and other flying pests at bay

slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of 4.16. Moreover, they also observed that the coil

paper is suitable for its intended use moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 4.16.

this indicates that the pomelo peel as mosquito coil paper in terms of its effectiveness and

general acceptability slightly satisfied with a an overall weighted mean of 4.16.

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 Table 4. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its
effectiveness and general acceptability of treatment 1.
Sta tement s: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) Weig Descript
Fully very Mod Sligh Not hted ion
Sa tisfi sa tisfi era te tly a t a ll Mea n
ed ed ly sa tis sa tisf
sa tis fied ied
fied
1. The coil paper is 1 5 0 0 0 25 Very
effective for sa tisfie
shoving t he (4.16 d
m osquitoes aw ay.. )
2. the end of the 1 5 0 0 0 25 Very
coil is lit and as (4.16 sa tisfie
the coil burns, it ) d
em its sm oke that
keeps m osquitoes
and other flying
pests at bay for an
hour.
3.The coil paper is 1 5 0 0 0 25 Very
suitable for its (4.16 sa tisfie
intended use. ) d

Overa ll 12.5 Very

Weighted Mea n: (4.16) sa tisfied

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Table 5. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil
Paper in terms of its Smell Intensity of treatment 3.
The table shows that the respondents observed that the smell of the coil has no disturbing
effect to the user moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 5. Also, the respondents
observed that the smell of the coil paper does not make them feel dizzy moderately satisfied
with a weighted mean of 5. Moreover, they assessed that the smell of the coil paper produces
a pleasant smell moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 5. The respondents also
observed that the coil paper has distinctive smell moderately satisfied with a weighted mean
of 5 and has an overall tolerable smell with a weighted mean of 5. This indicates that the
Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its Smell intensity
moderately satisfied with an overall weighted mean of 5. This was supported by the study of
This was supported by the study of (Sevigan, et al 2020) which states that pomelo shows a
great mosquito repellent activity due to itsPRESENTATION
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major active
TITLE
constituent, limonene. 32
Table 5. The Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil
Paper in terms of its Sta tements: (5)
Fully
(4)
Very
(3) (2)
Mode Slight Not
(1) Weig
hted
Descriptio
n
Sa tisf Sa tisf ra tely ly a t a ll Mea n
Smell Intensity of treatment 3. ied ied Sa
ied
tisf Sa
ied
tisf sa tisf
ied

1. The Sm ell of 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully

the coil paper (5) Sa tisfied
has no
disturbing
effect to the
user.

2. The sm ell of 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully

the coil paper (5) Sa tisfied
does not m ake
m e feel dizzy.
3. the coil 6 0 0 0 30 Vey
paper produces (5) Sa tisfied
a pleasant
sm ell.

4. The coil 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully

paper has (5) Sa tisfied
distinctive
sm ell.
5. The coil 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully
paper has an (5) Sa tisfied
overall
tolerable sm ell.
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Mea n: (5) Sa tisfied
 Table 6. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its effectiveness and

general acceptability of treatment 3.

Base on the table below, the respondents observed that the coil paper is effective for shoving the mosquitoes

away slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of 5. Also the respondents also observed that the coil keeps the

mosquitoes and other flying pests at bay slightly satisfied with a weighted mean of 5. Moreover, they also

observed that the coil paper is suitable for its intended use moderately satisfied with a weighted mean of 5. this

indicates that the pomelo peel as mosquito coil paper in terms of its effectiveness and general acceptability

slightly satisfied with a an overall weighted mean of 5. This was supported by the study of A Asadollahi (2019)

which states that plant-based repellents have been applied as a personal protection approach against different

species of anopheles.

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 Table 6. Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in terms of its effectiveness and
general acceptability of treatment 3.
Sta tements: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1) Weigh Descripti
Fully very Mode Slight Not ted on
Sa tisf sa tisf ra tely ly a t a ll Mea n
ied ied sa tisfi sa tisf sa tis
ed ied fied
1. The coil paper 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully
is effective for (5) sa tisfied
shoving the
m osquitoes
aw ay..
2. the end of the 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully
coil is lit and as (5) sa tisfied
the coil burns, it
em its sm oke
that keeps
m osquitoes and
other flying
pests at bay for
an hour.
3.The coil paper 6 0 0 0 0 30 Fully
is suitable for its (5) sa tisfied
intended use.
Overa ll 15 Fully
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Weighted Mea n: (5) sa tisfied
 Summary

This study dealt with the Acceptability of Pomelo Peel as Mosquito Coil Paper in the
Municipality of Claveria. Specifically, it examined its acceptability in terms of its smell
intensity, and effectiveness. . In addition, it determined the differences between
treatments of Mosquito Coil Paper using Pomelo Peel.

The study was conducted on May 31, 2023, to 6 respondents. The experimental
research design was used in the study.
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 Summary

A survey questionnaire was used to collect and determine the profile of

the respondents and the students’ influence in the extent of implementation.

The data were analyzed with the use of frequency counts, percentage,

mean percentage with the use of weighted mean and 5 point Likert scale..

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 Conclusion
Based on the statistical results of the study, the following conclusions were

drawn:

1. The analysis revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that the coil

paper has an overall tolerable smell.

2. The analysis also revealed that the majority of the respondents agreed that

the pomelo peel as mosquito coil paper is suitable for its intended use.

3. It also shows that the more pomelo powder, the more effective the coil

paper.
 Recommendation
In the light of the foregoing findings and conclusion, the following are

recommended :

1. knowledge and awareness to use citrus fruits to repel mosquitoes to solve the

mosquito problem in their areas.

2. schools and households should implement the use of alternative environmentally-

friendly products to repel mosquitoes.

3.
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