The Effectiveness of Garlic and Hot Chili Pepper in Getting Rid of Harmful insects

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This garlic and hot chili pepper insecticide have content in which it acts actively causing pests to be dispelled. Garlic contains Sulphur compounds that are responsible both for garlic's pungent odor and many of its medicinal effect. However, one of the most biologically active compounds of garlic is allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate or diallyl disulfide) but it does not exist in garlic until it is crushed or cut. Allicin, which was first chemically isolated in the 1940s, has antimicrobial effects against many viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. In additional, capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. The highest concentration of capsaicin can be found in the white pith of the inner wall, where the seeds are attached. Capsaicin may have evolved as an antifungal agent.

METHODS

The study used an experimental quasi design. The researchers tested how effective the garlic and hot pepper could be in getting rid of pests like aphids and other harmful insects in the school garden of Kaong Elementary. They started doing this study on the 3rd day of July 2017 until the 3rd day of August 2017.

RESULTS

From the trials conducted, it was found out that the higher the amount of mixture the better the result of getting rid of the aphids and other insects. When the amount of garlic and hot chili pepper increased there were more aphids killed.

Based on the result of the investigation, it is concluded that the garlic and hot chili pepper extract as an insecticide is effective in getting rid of the harmful insects in the school garden. The proportion of the mixture is 10:10 in 50 ml tap water. As it can be seen in the investigation, the more spray to the insect the better the result. It is highly recommended to improve the quality of the product by doing the much better procedure and to make sure that it is harmless to ones' health

DISCUSSIONS

Through this investigatory project, dispelling pests/insects like aphids could be very practical. Aphids can really destroy crops around the garden. To help keep pests off plants use garlic and hot chili pepper insecticide to douse plants before or during an infestation. This insecticide is an easy way to get rid of different pests without using harmful chemicals that may toxic or may leech into the groundwater.