Oregano Extract: Organic Pesticide for "Gulayan sa Paaralan"

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is acknowledged that the benefits of pesticides outweigh the risks, which is evident in the continuing demand for more products to solve an ever-increasing array of pest problems. Organic pesticide will help farmers to reach the affordability and safety of their health using the oregano pesticide. Oregano is a common herb that can serve as a pesticide to maintain the safety of the users. Since it will reduce chemical composition, it will be a big help especially to those who work in farms. The researchers conducted an oregano organic pesticide research to reduce the detriment on the plants receiving the pesticide and the human who will use or eat it. This study is undertaken to create effective and fighting agent to kill pests in a reduced chemical components pesticide. This will help in diminishing destructive pests for the farmers.

METHODS

This research is an action research that aims to find the solution to the problems of farmers in pests and the problem in the pollution of the environment. This study used convenience sampling from non-probabilistic sampling.

RESULTS

Through gathering oregano leaves and the different ingredients, the researchers made the product themselves in the science laboratory, sprayed on the plants in Gulayan sa Paaralan, and observed and tested on the remaining days. In terminating pests, there are only few differences between the effectiveness of the usual synthetic pesticides to the organic pesticide. Although the synthetic pesticide gives a high effectiveness to the plants, organic is more efficient and affordable based on the data gathered. Most of the participant stated that the researchers must improve the oregano pesticide. The findings helped the researchers to know the other process on how to have a very effective pesticide. In overall data gathered through observing and interviewing, the effectiveness of the oregano organic pesticide in terminating pests is proven true.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the obtained data through experimenting, observation and interview, it is feasible that the effectiveness of the oregano organic pesticide is highly proven. Oregano essential oil gives an activity or reaction opposing the pests and insects in plants. The researchers also found out that lessening the bad odor and making the liquid clear must be done on the pesticide. In terms of safety, the oregano organic pesticide is safer than the chemically-based pesticide. In terms of efficiency and affordability, oregano organic pesticide is truly more efficient and affordable.