THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MAKAHIYA (MIMOSA PUDICA) LEAVES EXTRACT AS
AN ALTERNATIVE OVICIDE AGAINST DENGUE MOSQUITO (AEDES AEGYPTI)
EGGS
A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
VALENCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in
Grade 12-Versatility and Tenacity
May 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
METHODOLOGY
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Rationale of the Study
Mosquitoes are one of the most unwanted and harmful pests known to man.
Mosquitoes are carriers, or vectors, for a variety of diseases, in addition to being a
nuisance. They are humanity's most lethal diseases, and they are the number one
public enemy in the world. Every year, mosquito-borne diseases kill millions of people
around the world, with a disproportionate impact on children and the elderly. In feeding
on blood, some of the transmit extremely harmful human and livestock diseases, such
as malaria, yellow fever, filariasis and dengue. Some authorities argue accordingly that
mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals to Earth.
Throughout the history, many plants have been used as an alternative
insecticide, ovicide, and repellents. Ovicides are any substances that are designed to
kill eggs, especially the eggs of insects.
The Makahiya plant is widely distributed in the Philippines in open, moist, waste
places, open grasslands and open thickets, at low and medium altitudes in settled
areas. The seeds produce a toxic alkaloid called mimosine, which can kill larva. It may
also be used as an expectorant, analgesic, antispasmodic, alternant, sedative, and
antidepressant.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims with the probe of Makahiya leaves as an ovicide for mosquito
eggs. Specially, it seeks to reply the undermentioned questions and inquiries:
1. Is Makahiya leaves extract responsible for the activity against mosquito eggs?
2. Is there a significant effect of Makahiya leaves extract in terms of mortality
rate of the mosquito eggs?
3. What are the effects of Makahiya infusion to the mosquito eggs after exposing
it to:
a. 80% of Makahiya infusion and 20% H20 (water) within 10 minutes
b. 60% of Makahiya infusion and 40% H2O (water) within 10 minutes
c. 100% of Makahiya infusion within 10 minutes
Objectives of the Study
The main purpose of this study is to lessen the proliferation of mosquitoes or
prevent the eggs from hatching and turning into a mosquito using the Makahiya
(Mimosa pudica) leaves extract as an ovicide. Specially, the study aims to:
1. To know the effects of Makahiya leaves extract to Mosquito Eggs.
2. To know if there is a significant effect of Makahiya leaves extract in terms
of mortality rate of the Mosquito Eggs.
3. To know the effect of Makahiya infusion to the Mosquito eggs after
exposing it to the given works.
Significance of the Study
People who can afford medicinal plants are using them as a result of the rising
and high prices of medication in drugstores. The findings of this study would be useful
to a wide range of people, including students, teachers, parents, and the government.
The Makahiya (Mimosa pudica) leaves extract will be used as a ovicide in this study to
reduce or prevent the eggs from hatching.
Furthermore, this study may serve as reference material for future researchers
as they intend to conduct a research that may be related to this study. It will also give
other researchers an idea and insights about Makahiya leaves extract and it’s uses.
Scope and Delimitation
This survey aims to research the capableness of Makahiya leaves infusion as an
ovicide for mosquito eggs. It is focused on the effectivity of the solutions in holding the
ability to kill an egg. The survey will be conducted in Purok 10 Batangan Valencia City,
Bukidnon. It involves an experimentation utilizing the said solutions, affecting the usage
of the roots of the Makahiya works. This survey is focused in supplying people with a
less expensive and more resourceful manner of killing mosquito larvae.
The variables involved in this survey doing the Makahiya leaves infusion are stop
watch, mosquito eggs, water (H2O) and container. The said solution is straight applied
to the mosquito eggs samples.
Chapter 2
METHODOLOGY
