Q Introduction: Bougainvillea Spectabilis Is A Genus of Thorny Ornamental Vines, Bushes or
Q Introduction: Bougainvillea Spectabilis Is A Genus of Thorny Ornamental Vines, Bushes or
Q Introduction: Bougainvillea Spectabilis Is A Genus of Thorny Ornamental Vines, Bushes or
Q INTRODUCTION
Mosquitoes are the most important single group of insects well- known
for their public health importance, since they act as a vector for many
and debilitating parasitic and viral diseases including malaria, filariasis and
dengue fever.
Mosquitoes cause annoyance to man and other animals and affect health
for centuries which calls for the search of natural larvicides. Plant materials
are essential since they are non-toxic to non-target animals and have no
have any ill effects on the non-target population and are easily degradable so
the larvicide that will be produced from plants can be used in controlling
mosquito larvae.
trees. It is not known in the Philippines for any medicinal use. Traditional
practitioners in South and Central America use the leaves for a variety of
Generally, the study aims to test the effectiveness of the leaf extracts of
spectabilis,
terms of :
a. pH level
The research study is only limited to the larval stage of mosquito. The
following:
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Parents. The results of this study may provide information and sufficient
understanding on how they can protect their family from mosquito by using
Institution. This research project may serve as a tool for the school
market.
study may also serve as research literature and basis for future conceptual
For better understanding of the study, the following terms were defined:
certain to die.
Mosquito – a small flying insect that bites the skin of people and
phlobotannins.
below:
Feedback
Flowers” said that the vibrant color of bougainvillea flowers may beautify
home and garden but they also possess medicinal properties for some health
problems, joint aches and also used as antiseptic and body detoxifier.
Asia. It is often associated with compounds found in all parts of the flower
kills bacteria.
Mao Bao Jin (2017) in his online article “Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd”,
percentage of egg hatchability, and larval and pupal mortality was observed.
the growth of mosquito larvae is an important factor for diseases that contain
aware of the environmental factors that cause limitations and are sometimes
White (2016) in his article “Mosquitoes: Life and Habits” in The Mosquito-
Borne Diseases Journal, mosquitoes need only a short season of warmth and
moisture to carry out their life cycle. A mosquito has four life stages- egg,
larva, pupa, and imago (adult). In cold climates, fertile females survive in
holes in barns, houses, and other buildings. The entire development from egg
to adult takes three to ten days. The period of time varies according to the
One of the simplest and most effective methods is to remove water where a
discharge, treatment of hepatitis and cough. The flowers and stems are
Prevention Control”, the most effective control methods target the larval
stage of the mosquito life cycle. There are nearly 200 species of mosquitoes,
each with its own preferred habitat for laying eggs. Culex mosquitoes lay
hundreds of eggs that stick together to form a raft on the surface of still
water; some species will lay only a single egg. Floodwater mosquito species
prefer moist soil where their eggs can patiently wait for water to pool,
months or even years later. Mosquito eggs will hatch in water within 48
hours, and the larvae transform into airborne adults within two weeks.
Female mosquitoes need protein from mammalian blood to breed and are the
ones responsible for all those painful bites. The best way to avoid mosquito
bites is to locate and remove standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
spectabilis is more toxic in the larval stage of mosquito than the other
tropical and sub-tropical diseases and cause annoyance to man and other
animals and affect their health for centuries. Control of such mosquito borne
of extract of plant origin for natural larvicides, which do not have any ill
effects on the non-target population and are easily degradable, and plants
growth of its larvae. A larvicide must be applied greater on bigger areas than
mosquitoes need water in order to complete their cycle but some do not
and Trends”, there are some ways to prevent the growth of mosquito and its
larvae which are: applying proper screens and ventilations for buildings and
covering water containers. Insecticides and larvicides can also be used that
are most common in certain community like urban. If applicable, you can
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communities. But the most common and primary way to prevent this
many plants of mosquitocidal property, very few plant products only have
essential because of their biodegradable, non-toxic quality and also safe for
the public health which can be used in the control of the mosquitoes.
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METHODOLOGY
A. Gathering of Materials
A one-liter container will be filled with water and will be placed in a shady
area. After a week, mosquitoes will lay egg and then will be hatched after 48
hours. Three hundred sixty mosquito larvae will be collected using a small
net. Then, the collected mosquito larvae will be brought to the Chemistry
collected. The bougainvillea leaves will be rinsed to remove any dirt, pebbles
or insects, and then will be chopped into small pieces. Then, the chopped
leaves will be pounded using mortar and pestle to obtain the leaf extracts.
using graduated cylinder. The extracts will be stored in six plastic bottles
To determine the pH level of the leaf extracts, the pH meter will be used.
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To determine the time of how long the leaf extracts will last, temperature
containers will be placed in a dry and cool area in the laboratory. Each plastic
C. Application of Treatments
laboratory at room temperature to ensure that no other factor aside from the
larvicide will affect the mosquito larvae. Eighteen plastic containers will be
each, the other three with 60 mL Bougainvillea spectabilis leaf extracts each,
the other three with 20 mL of commercial larvicide each, the other three with
commercial larvicide each. Observations will be three times for one day at
E. Statistical Treatment
most effective in terms of the mortality rate of the mosquito larvae per
treatment.
significant difference among the four (4) treatments and which of these
Measuring of 360
mL extracts of Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves
R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1
R2 R2 R2 R2 R2 R2
R3 R3 R3 R3 R3 R3
Observation period
Data gathering
REFERENCE LIST
Books
Beyer, M. (2011). Vector Control: Environmental Science. New Jersey: Tres
Printing Press.
Durham J. D. (2010). Emerging Infectious Diseases: Trends and Issues.
New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Williams, E. W. (2014). Mosquito: Diseases and Prevention Control. Canada:
ABY Publishing House.
Journals
Ayuningtyas, D. P. (2018). Health Benefits of Bougainvillea Flowers. Herbal
Plant, 2(no. 1), 2.
Hopkins, L. A. (2016). Mosquitoes Diseases. The Malaria Journal, 1(no.2),
25.
Mao Bao Jin, A. M. (2017). Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Flowering
Plants, 2(no.4), 6.
White, W. J. (2016). Mosquitoes: Life and Habits. Animals, 3(no.2), 42.
Unpublished Dissertations
Logankumary, J. F. (2012). Bougainvillea spectabilis Against the Growth
and Development of Mosquito (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Fieus
Publishers, Tamihadu, India.
Rajmohan, P. Y. (2012). Mosquitocidal Property of Leaf Extracts of
Bougainvillea spectabilis (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Fieus
Publishers, Tamihadu, India.
Zinedine, K. L. (2017). Benefits, Facts, and Myths of Bougainvillea Flowers
(Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Steemit, USA.
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Electronic
Edwards, B. M. (2015). Bougainvillea. Retrieved from
https://www.gonutrio.com/herb/explore/bougainvillea
Sukumar, G. A. (2010). Phytochemicals of Bougainvillea spectabilis.
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APPENDIX A-1
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Rhodora G. Macalintal
Mother
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APPENDIX A-2
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Minerba C. Manalo
Mother
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APPENDIX A-3
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Elvira A. Ragas
Mother
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APPENDIX A-4
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Carmela R. Razon
Mother
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APPENDIX A-5
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Giselle P. Umali
Mother
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APPENDIX A-6
Parent’s Permit
However, I would not hold the school, Fame Academy of Science and Technology, or
the Research I Instruction Specialist responsible for any fortuitous event that may
happen beyond control. However, I am assured that all precautions will be observed
for the safety of my child.
Truly yours,
Teodora V. Villalobos
Mother
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APPENDIX B-1
Letter of Request
Fame Academy of Science and Technology (FAST)
We would like to request permission to use the Batangas State University library to
search for possible literature studies which are related to our current study entitled
“Larvicidal Properties of Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) Leaf Extracts
against Mosquito Larvae”, on Saturday, October 19, 2019. We will be accompanied
by Teodora V. Villalobos, mother of Ralph Andrew V. Villalobos.
Truly yours,
NOTED:
LERMA M. DIMAANDAL
Instruction Specialist, Research II
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APPENDIX B-2
Letter of Request
Fame Academy of Science and Technology (FAST)
Truly yours,
NOTED:
LERMA M. DIMAANDAL
Instruction Specialist, Research II
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APPENDIX C-1
Letter to the Panelist
Fame Academy of Science and Technology (FAST)
Calle A. Delas Alas, Taal, Batangas
November 8, 2019
DARYL C. BAUTISTA
Instruction Specialist, Economics 9,Basic Calculus,Number Theory
Fame Academy of Science and Technology
Calle A. Delas Alas, Taal, Batangas
In fulfillment of the requirements in Research II, our group will defend our research
proposal, “Larvicidal Properties of Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) Leaf
Extracts Against Mosquito Larvae” at Rutherford Room on November 12,2019, from
6:55 A.M. to 7:55 A.M.
In this connection, may we request you to be one of the panelists in this defense.
Thank you!
Truly yours,
NOTED:
LERMA M. DIMAANDAL
Instruction Specialist, Research II
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APPENDIX C-1
Letter to the Panelist
Fame Academy of Science and Technology (FAST)
Calle A. Delas Alas, Taal, Batangas
November 8, 2019
ANNALYN DIGNO
Instruction Specialist, TLE 7, Asian History,TLE 9,
Fame Academy of Science and Technology
Calle A. Delas Alas, Taal, Batangas
In fulfillment of the requirements in Research II, our group will defend our research
proposal, “Larvicidal Properties of Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) Leaf
Extracts Against Mosquito Larvae” at Rutherford Room on November 12,2019, from
6:55 A.M. to 7:55 A.M.
In this connection, may we request you to be one of the panelists in this defense.
Thank you!
Truly yours,
NOTED:
LERMA M. DIMAANDAL
Instruction Specialist, Research II