Lantana Calyptus Natural Cockroach Killer an Investigatory Project

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to choose an alternative solution to eradicate cockroaches. This study sought to answer questions like: Is it possible to make an effective insecticide out of leaves of Lantana Camara with an essence of eucalyptus? Can Leaves of Lantana Camara be an effective insecticide for cockroaches? If it's possible, how is the price and effectiveness of it compared to the commercially available ones? How can cockroaches be eradicated by using weeds/ herbal plants?

METHODS

The leaves of Lantana Camara were gathered, washed, and drained on the same day. The juice from the leaves was manually extracted using mortar and pestle. Katya cloth was used to filter the leaves extract. We measured 90ml from the extract of Lantana Camara leaves then added 20ml of eucalyptus oil essence. After stirring, the mixture was put in a sterilized spray bottle which was then labeled.

RESULTS

A commercial insecticide such as Baygon was used as a positive control as compared to the Lantana Camara Leaves extract. Examination of cockroaches and administration of the Lantana Camara leaves extract was done in the laboratory, the cockroaches were distributed to different cages with different replicates following the experimental layout in setup A. Administration of Lantana Camara Leaves extract was done using 3 different bottle sprayers: the extracted Lantana Camara leaves, extracted Lantana Camara leaves with essence of eucalyptus, and commercial insecticide. Each set up used five cockroaches. The cockroach was observed immediately after administration of the test substance; observation lasted for 30minutes. All the cockroaches in 5 separate cages with the same number of cockroaches were sprayed 6 times using the hand sprayer.

DISCUSSIONS

In this particular study, it was found that the pure extract of Lantana Camara leaves with essence of eucalyptus had an insecticide effect and has caused the death of the cockroaches. The effectiveness is proven based on the trials and it is environment-friendly. It is also easy to prepare and budget-friendly because the main materials can be found in the neighborhood.