The Impact of Using Chili As A Natural Fertilizer and Pesticide

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Today, we can clearly see the destruction and the slow death of our Mother Nature. Pollution is everywhere. As a student, we should be aware of what is happening to our environment and do something to help protect and preserve our Mother Earth. We all know that our ozone layer is getting thinner and thinner because of the chemicals we use daily. To lessen this problem, we are going to investigate and study a natural insecticide that is eco-friendly and CFC-free. We can not only protect and help preserve our environment, but we can also be sure that our plants and crops are healthy too.

METHODS

An experimental set-up was used in this project. Different materials were used in this study such as chili, vinegar, salt, and water. We also used a blender, strainer and, an empty container. In Set-up A, we tested two plants with the same characteristics. One plant was sprayed using the synthetic insecticide and the other plant with the created natural insecticide. The two plants were observed for one week. In Set-up B, we prepared two insects (spider and cockroaches). Both were sprayed using the natural insecticides.

RESULTS

In this experiment, we examined how natural and organic pesticide compares to a synthetic one. The natural pesticide used is made from chili, vinegar, salt, and water. This is commonly among gardeners as repellents. Hot chilies make the most effective repellent. Salt and vinegar can also act as a repellent. A natural insecticide will probably leave non-harmful insects safe. While the synthetic pesticide can have harmful effects on our environment because it contains chemicals that are poisonous andtoxic. The natural and organic insecticide used in the experiment works against spider and cockroach. Evidence can be seen as both insects died after they have been sprayed with the natural insecticide.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for natural and organic materials to be used as repellant for insects and pests because they are a relatively safe form of pest control.