Lemongrass Floorwax Repels Mosquitoes

THE EFFICACY OF
LEMONGRASS (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS) FLOORWAX

AS A MOSQUITO REPELLENT
Presented to
The Senior High School Faculty
Roxas National High School
In Partial Fulfillment of
The Requirements in
Applied Research I
Submitted by:
John V. Alzate
Krezavel Y. Cacal
March 2017
Table of Contents
Page
Title page
Abstract
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study
B. Statement of the problem
C. Significance of the study
D. Scope and Limitations
E. Definition of terms
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES
A. Related studies
B. Related literatures
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
A. Research Design
B. Collection of materials
C. Materials needed for making the product
D. Procedure in making the product
E. Materials needed for testing of its effectiveness
F. Procedure in testing the effectiveness of the product
G. Shelf Life
CHAPTER IV: ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND PRESENTATION OF DATE
A. Trial I
B. Trial II
C. Trial III
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATI
ABSTRACT
This study aimed at making floorwax from the extract of cympobogon citratus (lemongrass) and
testing for its efficacy on repelling insects and for its shelf life. Using experimentation and
observation method cymbopogopn citratus (lemongrass) was made into a floorwax. There were
not tested only for the efficacy on repelling insects but also their other properties such is
aromatherapy that compare to commercial floorwax which doesnt have.
Results showed that cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) is possible to be made into floorwax
which has an insect repellent. In addition, some characteristics of commercial floor wax such its
shininess and scent on the observation the results were found , that cymbopogon citratus
(lemongrass) floorwaxs shininess and odor stays longer than the commercial floorwax without
using bunot. Therefore, cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) floorwax is effective as an insect
repellent and can be substitute in commercial floorwax because of its other properties that is
better than cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass).
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study
The alarming numbers of mosquitoes were one of the health problems in the
Philippines. According to the World Health Organization, the Philippines experienced the
seventh highest number of dengue fever cases in the world between 2004 and 2010.
Eventually, Filipinos find a way in combating mosquitoes using mosquito repellent.
Synthetic mosquito repellent have been produced by big companies here in the
Philippines and all over the world like lotion, sprays etc. the DEET (chemical name, N-
N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is one of the active ingredients of many insect repellent
products. It is widely used to repel biting pest such as mosquitoes and tricks (United
States Environmental Protection Agency, 2016). The studies of Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) says that mosquito repellents that contain DEET or Picaridin were safe to
for adults and children over the age of two months, when used correctly (WebMD,2004).
Currently, products like wrist band, stickers and clothing that has insect repellent are
trending nowadays.
On other hand, natural repellent is needed the best because it came from plant, all
natural, like lemongrass or citronella grass (Cymbopogon Nardus) thas has insecticidal
properties such as citral, gerenoil, mycrene, citronella and limonene (Blue, 2004). And
according to Dr. Axe, it has light and fresh lemony smell with earthy understones that it is
stimulating, relaxing, soothing and balancing (Axe,2015).
This study will conduct an experimentation and observation by applying the

studies above to ob serve the uses of lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) and produce a
product that ca repel mosquitoes than other commercial commercial products that is
cheaper by making it into a floorwax.
B. Statement of the problem
This study aimed at making floorwax from lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) as an

effective mosquito repellent. It specifically answered the following questions.
1. Is cympobogon citratus (lemongrass) is viable as floorwax?

2. Is (Cymbopogon citratus) lemongrass floorwax effective?
3. Is (Cymbopogon citratus) lemongrass floorwax comparable to commercial floorwax?
C. Significance of the study
This study will help the researchers to develop their skills such as:
communication skills, collecting or gathering data skills, analyzing data from dfferent
data skills, persuading others skills, constructing argument skills and organization skills
both physical and mental.
In this study students may be able to use the product as their floor polisher in their
classrooms. Its better, not only because of its odor and it cannot cause stains in their
uniforms and it can be an effective mosquito repellent.
If this research will be going to be successful, Roxas National High School can
recommend it instead of commercial floorwax.
Mosquitoes is one of the problem in every community where in it bring diseases

such as dengue, malaria etc. This research will help to reduce alarming numbers of
mosquitoes, starting in their homes.
D. Scope and limitations
The study centered on the effectiveness of the substances and activities present on
lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) by making it into a floorwax which capable on
repelling mosquitoes through experimentation and observation.
E. Definition of terms
Efficacy
Is the ability, especially of a medicine or a method of achieveing something, to produce
the intented result (Cambridge dictionary, 2017).
Floorwax
Is a was based preparation used to finish and polish floor (Green Shield Floors, 2017).
Lemongrass or Cymbopogon Citratus

Is an herb largely popular for its citcus flavor with a trace of ginger. Lemongrass is not
only good for flavouring but it has been traditionally used as herbal medicine to treat
various medical condition (Medical Health guide, 2011)
Mosquito
Is any family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs
in the proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that
are in some cases vectors serious diseases (Merriam Webster Dictionary, 2017).
Repellent
Is a substance that help people avoid mosquito bites (American Mosquito Control
Association, 2014).
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Mosquitoes are considered as one of the dangerous insect in the world because of
its ability to spread diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever and west nile virus
(Mosquito World, 2017).
Thats why insect repellent had been trend for years. Insect repellent or bug spray
is a substance used to applied in skin, clothing or other surfaces that helps to prevent and
control outbreaks of insect-borne and other arthropod-borne (Wikipedia, ).
According to the study of Gumban in 2013, that insect repellents are important
public health tools for the prevention of vector-borne infectious diseases (Goddard,
2002). Insect repellents can be natural or synthetic. Lemongrass can use as an insect
repellent as reported by EPAs GRAS list that lemongrass is extremely safe as an insect
repellent. The citral has a toxic effect on the sensory of nervous system in an insect
artenne (Hapke, 2001) that affects the behavior of insects.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) or tanglad in the Philippines. Dr. Mapue of

Deaprtment of Health revealed that aside from being food flavouring, lemongrass may
help also to repel mosquiotoes because it contains organic repellent subtances. The
repellent efficacy of lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citaratus) extract has 51% compared to
synthetic insect repellent which is range up to 81% of efficacy (World Ngayon, 2012).
Lemongrass is herb belong to the grass family of poaceae. Also known by

cymbopogon it is a genus about 55 species of grasses and it grows 6 feet in height and 4
feet in width. Its commonly found in warm and tropical region like in India and Asia. The
light and fresh lemony scent of lemongrass sent stimulating, relaxing, soothing and
balancing feeling (Axe, 2017).
Its also known for its insecticidal properties because of its main compound such
as geranyl, acetate, myrcene, nerol, citronellal, geraniol, heral, farnesol, limonene and
citral and becusea of its high citral and geraniol content it can repel insects such as
mosquitoes and ants (Mercolw, 2017).
The insecticidal properties found in lemongrass or citronella grass (Cymbopogon

Nardus) found from its extracted oil. All lemongrass variety has the same chemical
composition but the amount may differ (Blue, 2004).
Cymbopogon Citratus has chemical composition varies as stated in Geographical

Origin. Compounds such as hydrocarbon, terpens, alcohols, ketones, ester, aldehyhypes
and mainly consist of high citral (Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical technology and
research, 2011). The results are very encouraging and indicate that this herb should be
more extensively to confirm these results and reveal the important potential of this herb
(Soaptar, 2011).
Mosquitoes leave your skin with bites that based on the study of Tharello in 2009
that mosquito repellents are very reliable way to avoid mosquito bites. They do not kill
mosquitoes but they make you less attractive to the mosquitoes that will let you unhurt.
The danger posed by mosquito bites have surged do much that mosquito control
measurements are almost crucial to keep ourselves from diseases carried by mosquitoes.
Lemongrass is cultivated also for its fragrance that commonly used to extract its
oil. Its affect to the human senses. Because of aromatic properties that so relaxing and not
painful to the nose and give calming effect (holistic Living and Health, 2015).
On other hand, Axe in 2017 said that essential oil has healing properties that come
from plants, these healing properties called aromatherapy which is good for physival,
mental and emotional health.
Currently,synthetic chemicals to control insects and anthropods raises several

concerns related to environment and human helath. Using alternative products that have
good efficacy and environmentally friendly. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) used as
repellent with high repellent activity include a-pinene, limonene, citronellal, camphor and
thymol. However, chemicals are frequently used than natural products that has potential
to provide efficient and safer repellent for human and environment (Oliver et, al., 2010).
This history of insect repellent lends insight into some of the current scientific
strategies behind newer products. N-N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), botanicals,
citronella and the newer product agent, Picaridin are some active ingredients of insect
repellent. In contrary, natural products such oil of lemon-eucalyptus is more popular
because of its low toxicity, comparable efficacy and customer approval and citronella oil
discovered in 1901 that most commonly used as repellent before 1940s. aerosols, pumps
sprays, lotions, creams, suntan oils, powders, and grease stocks are some available
product of insect repellent.----------
According to department of Health and World Health Organization when rainy

season begun, comes the threat of dengue that causes death because of that Department of
Healthh done dengue vaccination but also they also advised to do some preventive
measures starting in their homes. Using mosquito repellent lotion before going in to
school that found in the studies it has DEET that it was effective but not in killing
mosquitoes instead just keep them away (Castillo, 2014).
In the studies conducted by Alphey and company in 2010, there were some
technique on combating mosquito transmitted diseases. STI or Sterile Insect Technique
that according to Knippling in 1998 and Krufsur in 1998 is a species specific and
environmentally non polluting method of insect control relies on the release of large
number of sterile insects and by the help of technology, SIT will provide significant cost-
effective that will help a lot to control vector-borne diseases.
In findings of Rodriguez and company in 2015 that not all commercial mosquito
repellent is effective on repelling mosquitoes which has DEET as an effective ingredients
of it which is lemon-eucalyptus oil containing P-menthane-3-8-diol (PMD has similar
efficacy to DEET repellents. But DEEt-free repellent and with DEEt repellent has the
same repellency for insects.
In addition, preventing diseases carried by mosquitoes it must starts within our

homes just simply cleaning your surroundings. And according to Janitorial Supplies Blog,
floorwax is more traditional product and still used by many cleaning professionals and
even ordinary people.
Using floorwaxin the will provide protection in the surface of the floor which is
particularly to maintain, clean and look attractive by being shiny (Planet Clean
international Inc, 2016).
Cockroaches have been around for millions of years. There are 4,000 species of
cockroaches in the world it one of the adaptable pest on earth and commonly found in
warm and dirty enviroment that close to food and water. They have the ability to cause
allergies and triger asthma attacks especially on children and can spread 33 different
kinds of bacteria. In addition, cockraoacges can live almost a month withou food and they
can live about 2 weeks without water. Surprisingly they can live up to one week without
its head and they can hold their breath for 40minutes (National Pest Management
Association, 2014).
The collected and gathered data show that insect-borne diseases is one of the
health problems in the world because of that insect repellent is considered as one of the
public health tools for prevention of these diseases. Insect repellent can be natural or
synthetic. The study of both related studies and related literature has the same goal ehich
is repelling insects such as mosquitoes. In other hand, this study aims to make a natural
insect repellent, a mosquito repellent using lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) extracted
oil by making it into a floorwax that considered as traditional cleaning agents.
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
A. Research design
Observational and experimental methods were used to collect data. The study made use
of lemongrass (Cympobogon Citratus) which is capable on repelling mosquito by
making it into floorwax.
B. Collection of material
The lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) were gathered at Nuesa and Vira, Roxas, Isabela.
The other materials such as candle and vegetable oil were purchased at sari-sari store.
B. Materials needed for making the product
The ingredients used in the product were lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus), candle and
vegetable oil. The materials were used are knife and chopping board or scissors to cut the
lemong rass and candle into small pieces, measuring cups to have an accurate
measurement, pan, ladle, basin, cloth and strainer to strain or filter out solid debris
and container for storing the product.
C. Procedure in making the product

The lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) washed with clean water and cut into small pieces
together with the candles. The essential oil of lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus)
extracted using vegetable oil and strained using cloth. The extracted essential oil mixed
with candles and cooled with cold water to become firmed like the commercial floorwax.
D. Materials needed for the testing of the effectiveness of the product
The materials used to test the effectiveness are 3 blocks of cement that represents the
floor where in the floowax and cylindrical container applied.
E. Procedure in testing the effectiveness of the product

Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) floorwax and commercial floorwax put on different
block that has the same amount using rags and let the third block stay without application
of any floorwax then cylindrical container that has an insect inside of it placed on the top
of each block and observation follows.
G. Shelf life
The researchers observed its shelf life by observing it for the several designated times: 1
week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and until a month. They looked into signs of spoilage such as:
color, odor and its appearance.
Table 1: Shelf life test (Color)

Numbers of weeks color
1 week Light green
2 weeks Light green
3 weeks Turns into light yellow
One month Light yellow
Interpretation:
The table indicates the shelf life test of the color of the product in a month that has
significant change every week. Based on the observation, the lemongrass floorwax
changes its color into light yellow in a month.
Table 2: shelf life test (Odor)

Number of weeks Odor
1 week Lemony scent
2 weeks Masbumango
3 weeks Masbumango
4 weeks Mas bumango
Interpretation:
The table indicates the shelf life test of the odor of the product in a month has significant change
every week. Based on the observation, the lemongrass floorwax becomes redolently fragrant
after in a couple of weeks.
Table 3: shelf life test for (appearance)

Number of weeks Appearance
1 week Partly sticky

2 weeks Partly sticky
3 weeks Becomes watery and oily
4 weeks Becomes watery and oily
Interpretation:
The table indicates the shelf life test of the appearance of the product in a month has significant
change every week. Based on the observation, the lemongrass floorwax gets watery and oily
after after a month.
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
(TEST FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS)
A. TRIAL 1
Appearance
Table 1:
Number of hours Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Commercial floorwax
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours The appearance is shiny The appearance is shiny
6hours The appearance is shiny The appearance is shiny
12 hours The appearance is shiny Not shiny
72 hours The appearance is partly Not shiny
shiny
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the appearance of the commercial floorwax and the
organic floorwax in different duration of time. It shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus)
floorwax last longer than the commercial floorwax.
Table 2:
Number of hours Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Without floorwax
Citratus) Floorwax
shiny
Interpretation:
The table shows the comparison between the changed on appearance of the floor with the
presence of organic floorwax and the floor without application of floorwax in different duration
of time. It shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax becomes shiny and last in a
long period of time.
Table 3:
Number of hours Lemongrass Commercial Without floorwax
(Cymbopogon floorwax
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours The appearance is The appearance is Not shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
12 hours The appearance is Not shiny Not shiny
shiny
shiny
72 hours The appearance Not shiny Not shiny
partly shiny
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the appearance of the commercial floorwax,
organic floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax in different duration of time. It
shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax becomes shiny that last longer than the
commercial floorwax.
TEXTURE
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky
8 hours It feels sticky It feels slippery
12 hours It feels sticky Its partly slippery
24 hours Its partly slippery Not sticky nor slippery
72 hours It feels slippery Not sticky nor slippery
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the texture of the commercial floorwax and the organic
floorwax in different duration of time. It shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus)
Table 2:
Number of hours Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Without floor
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours It feels sticky Not sticky nor slippery
8 hours It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor slippery
24 hours It partly slippery Not sticky nor slippery
Interpretation:
The table shows the comparison between the changed on texture of the floor with the presence of
organic floorwax and the floor without application of floorwax in different duration of time. It
shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax becomes sticky and slippery that last
in a long period of time.
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky Not sticky nor
slippery
slippery
6 hours It feels sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor
slippery
8 hours It feels partly sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor
slippery
12 hours It feels partly sticky Its partly slippery Not sticky nor
slippery
24 hours Its partly slippery Not sticky nor Not sticky nor
slippery slippery
72 hours It feels slippery Not sticky nor Not sticky nor
slippery slippery
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the texture of the commercial floorwax, organic floorwax,
and the floor without application of floorwax in different duration of time. It shows that the
lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax becomes sticky and slippery that last longer than the
ODOR
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Has a strong odor
12 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Becomes mild in odor
24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) Becomes mild in odor
odor
72 hours Partially in mild (lemony) Lost its odor
odor
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the odor of the commercial floorwax and the organic
floorwax stays in a mild (lemony) odor that last longer than the commercial product.
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Odorless
24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) Odorless
odor
odor
Interpretation:
The table shows the comparison between the odor of the floor with the presence of organic
floorwax and the floor without application of floorwax in different duration of time. It shows that
the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax stays in a mild (lemony) odor that last in a long
period of time.
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours Stays in mild Has a strong odor Odorless
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
12 hours Stays in mild Becomes mild in Odorless
(lemony) odor odor
24 hours Partially in mild Becomes mild in Odorless
(lemony) odor odor
72 hours Partially in mild Lost its odor Odorless
(lemony) odor
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the odor of the commercial floorwax, organic floorwax,
lemongrass floorwax stays in mild (lemony) odor that last longer than the commercial floorwax.
DURATION
Table 1:
Product In the 2 weeks of observation
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) Its effectiveness last in 2 weeks but there are
Floorwax some changes on its appearance, texture and
odor.
Commercial floorwax Its appearance, texture, odor and effectiveness
last in week and continuously fading.
Interpretation:
Both products were observed for two weeks, the researchers found out a constant changed on its
texture, appearance, and odor each day and concluded that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus)
floorwax is effective in two weeks. In the commercial floorwax on the other hand, is quietly fast
to fade compared to the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax.
Table 5:
odor.
Without floorwax Its appearance, texture and odor doesnt
changed.
Interpretation:
The table above shows that the appearance, texture and odor of the lemongrass (cybopogon
citratus) floorwax last in two weeks compared on floor without application of floorwax.
Table 6:
odor.
last in week and continuously fading.
changed.
Interpretation:
In the 2 weeks of observation, the table above indicates the comparison on the duration of the
commercial floorwax, organic floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax. It shows
that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax stays shiny, sticky, slippery and stays in mild
odor that last longer than the commercial floorwax.
INSECT REPELLENT
(1 cockroach put on the block)
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours No effect on the cockroach No effect on the cockroach

40 hours The cockroach died No effect on the cockroach
72 hours The cockroach decomposed The cockroach died
Interpretation:
According to National Pest Management Association, the cockroaches can live
almost a month without foods and water. The table above indicates the comparison on the
effectiveness of the commercial floorwax and the organic floorwax in different duration
of time. It shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax has the capability to
kill the cockroaches easily than commercial product.
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours No effect on the cockroach No significant change

40 hours The cockroach died No significant change
72 hours The cockroach decomposed No significant change
Interpretation:
The table shows the comparison between the effectiveness of the floor with the presence of
shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax has the capability to kill cockroaches.
Table 3:
Number of hours Lemongrass Commercial floorwax Without floorwax
(Cymbopogon
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours No effect on the No effect on the No significant
cockroaches cockroaches change
40 hours The cockroaches diedNo effect on the No significant
cockroaches change
72 hours The cockroaches The cockroaches died No significant
decomposed change
Interpretation:
The table shows the efficacy of lemongrass floorwax in killing insects compared to the
commercial floorwax, this is due to the presence of citral and geraniol properties (Mercowl,
2017) which is known substances in repelling insects
Lemongrass have high citral and geraniol property (Mercolw, 2017) which is best known
substances to repel mosquitoes, cockroach, ants etc.
B. Trial 2
Appearance
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax

72 hours The appearance is partly shiny Not shiny
Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax

72 hours The appearance is partly shiny Not shiny
Interpretation:
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax

shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny
shiny
72 hours The appearance partly shiny Not shiny Not shiny
Interpretation:
TEXTURE
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax

Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax

Interpretation:
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
2 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky Not sticky nor slippery

4 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky Not sticky nor slippery
6 hours It feels sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor slippery
8 hours It feels partly sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor slippery
12 hours It feels partly sticky Its partly slippery Not sticky nor slippery
24 hours Its partly slippery Not sticky nor slippery Not sticky nor slippery
72 hours It feels slippery Not sticky nor slippery Not sticky nor slippery
Interpretation:
ODOR
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) odor Becomes mild in odor

72 hours Partially in mild (lemony) odor Lost its odor
Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) odor Odorless
72 hours Partially in mild (lemony) odor Odorless
Interpretation:
period of time.
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
12 hours Stays in mild Becomes mild in odor Odorless
(lemony) odor
24 hours Partially in mild Becomes mild in odor Odorless
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
Interpretation:
DURATION
Table 1:
Product In the 5 days of observation
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) Its effectiveness last in 5 days but there are
odor.
last in 3 days and continuously fading.
Interpretation:
Both products were observed for 5 days, the researchers found out a constant changed on its
floorwax is effective in 5 days. In the commercial floorwax on the other hand, is quietly fast to
fade compared to the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax.
Table 5:
odor.
changed.
Interpretation:
citratus) floorwax last in 5 days compared on floor without application of floorwax.
Table 6:
odor.
changed.
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the duration of the commercial floorwax, organic
floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax in 5 days of observation. It shows that
the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax stays shiny, sticky, slippery and stays in mild
INSECT REPELLENT
(3 cockroaches per block)
Table 1:
Number of hours Lemongrass floorwax Commercial floorwax
2 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died
24 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died
32 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died
35 hours All cockroaches died One cockroach died
72 hours All cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the effectiveness of the commercial floorwax and the
floorwax has the capability to kill the cockroaches easily than commercial product. Moreover, it
shows inconsistency on repelling cockroaches both lemongrass and commercial floorwax
because they didnt repel at the same time.
Table 2:
Number of hours Lemongrass floorwax Without floorwax
24 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died

35 hours All cockroaches died No cockroach died
72 hours All cockroaches No cockroach died

decomposed
Interpretation:
shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax has the capability to kill cockroaches
but not at the same time.
Table 3:
floorwax floorwax
2 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died
24 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died No cockroach died
32 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died
35 hours All cockroaches died One cockroach died No cockroach died

All cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died No cockroach died
72 hours
Interpretation:
commercial floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax this is due to the presence of
citral and geraniol properties (Mercowl, 2017) which is known substances in repelling insects.
Lemongrass have insecticidal properties such as high citral and geraniol property (Mercolw,
2017) which is best known substances to repel mosquitoes, cockroach, ants etc.
C. Trial 3
Appearance
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
shiny
Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
shiny
Interpretation:
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny shiny
shiny
shiny
72 hours The appearance Not shiny Not shiny
partly shiny
Interpretation:
TEXTURE
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
Interpretation:
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
slippery
slippery
6 hours It feels sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor
slippery
8 hours It feels partly sticky It feels partly sticky Not sticky nor
slippery
12 hours It feels partly sticky Its partly slippery Not sticky nor
slippery
24 hours Its partly slippery Not sticky nor Not sticky nor
slippery slippery
72 hours It feels slippery Not sticky nor Not sticky nor
slippery slippery
Interpretation:
ODOR
Table 1:
Citratus) Floorwax
24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) Becomes mild in odor
odor
72 hours Partially in mild (lemony) Lost its odor
odor
Interpretation:
Table 2:
Citratus) Floorwax
odor
odor
Interpretation:
period of time.
Table 3:
Citratus) Floorwax
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
(lemony) odor
12 hours Stays in mild Becomes mild in Odorless
(lemony) odor odor
24 hours Partially in mild Becomes mild in Odorless
(lemony) odor odor
(lemony) odor
Interpretation:
DURATION
Table 1:
odor.
Interpretation:
Both products were observed for 5 days, the researchers found out a constant changed on its
floorwax is effective in 5 days. In the commercial floorwax on the other hand, is quietly fast to
fade compared to the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax.
Table 5:
odor.

changed.
Interpretation:
citratus) floorwax last in 5 days compared on floor without application of floorwax.
Table 6:
odor.
last in3 days and continuously fading.
changed.
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the duration of the commercial floorwax, organic
floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax in 5 days of observation. It shows that
the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax stays shiny, sticky, slippery and stays in mild
INSECT REPELLENT
(2cockroaches per block)
Table 1:
Number of hours Lemongrass floorwax Commercial floorwax
27 hours One cockroach died One cockroach died
72 hours The cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died
Interpretation:
The table indicates the comparison on the effectiveness of the commercial floorwax and the
floorwax has the capability to kill the cockroaches easily than commercial product. Moreover, it
shows inconsistency on repelling cockroaches both lemongrass and commercial floorwax
because they didnt repelled at the same time.
Table 2:
Number of hours Lemongrass floorwax Without floorwax
72 hours The cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died
Interpretation:
shows that the lemongrass (cybopogon citratus) floorwax has the capability to kill cockroaches
but not at the same time.
Table 3:
Number of hours Lemongrass floorwax Commercial floorwax Without floorwax
20 hours No cockroach died One cockroach died No cockroach died
24 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died
27 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died No cockroach died
72 hours The cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died No cockroach died
Interpretation:
commercial floorwax, and the floor without application of floorwax this is due to the presence of
citral and geraniol properties (Mercowl, 2017) which is known substances in repelling insects
Lemongrass have insecticidal properties such as high citral and geraniol property (Mercolw,
2017) which is best known substances to repel mosquitoes, cockroach, ants etc.
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
SUMMARY
The researchers conducted descriptive type of research aiming to find if Cymbopogon citratus
(lemongrass) is feasible as an effective insect repellent floorwax, using experimentation and
observation method. The collected and gathered data proved its effectivessness on repelling
insects because of its insecitidal properties such as high citral and geraniol property.
CONCLUSION
The researchers were able to arrive at these conclusiuons based on findings of the study.
1) On the observation and experimentation done by the researchers, It is possible to create a
floorwax using lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) that has capability on repelling insects.
2) The researchers concluded that lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) floorwax is more
effective and last longer than commercial floorwax.
3) Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) floorwax can repel insects also stays shiny, sticky,
slippery and stays in mild (lemony) odor.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the study, it is recommended to conduct further studies to test the safeness of
lemongrass on repelling mosquitoes or in some insect like fly. Researchers should also have
focused more on its effectiveness as the lemongrass made it into floorwax but also it should
consider consumers look out for, its smell, appearance and most importantly the consumers
safety.

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THE EFFICACY OF

LEMONGRASS (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS) FLOORWAX

This study will conduct an experimentation and observation by applying the

B. Statement of the problem

This study aimed at making floorwax from lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) as an

1. Is cympobogon citratus (lemongrass) is viable as floorwax?

C. Significance of the study

Mosquitoes is one of the problem in every community where in it bring diseases

D. Scope and limitations

Lemongrass or Cymbopogon Citratus

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) or tanglad in the Philippines. Dr. Mapue of

Lemongrass is herb belong to the grass family of poaceae. Also known by

The insecticidal properties found in lemongrass or citronella grass (Cymbopogon

Cymbopogon Citratus has chemical composition varies as stated in Geographical

Currently,synthetic chemicals to control insects and anthropods raises several

According to department of Health and World Health Organization when rainy

In addition, preventing diseases carried by mosquitoes it must starts within our

B. Materials needed for making the product

C. Procedure in making the product

D. Materials needed for the testing of the effectiveness of the product

E. Procedure in testing the effectiveness of the product

Table 1: Shelf life test (Color)

Table 2: shelf life test (Odor)

Table 3: shelf life test for (appearance)

1 week Partly sticky

2 hours No effect on the cockroach No effect on the cockroach

2 hours No effect on the cockroach No significant change

2 hours The appearance is shiny The appearance is shiny

2 hours The appearance is shiny Not shiny

2 hours The appearance is The appearance is Not shiny

2 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky

2 hours It feels sticky Not sticky nor slippery

2 hours It feels sticky It feels sticky Not sticky nor slippery

4 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Has a strong odor

6 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Has a strong odor

8 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Has a strong odor

12 hours Stays in mild (lemony) odor Becomes mild in odor

24 hours Partially in mild (lemony) odor Becomes mild in odor

32 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died

72 hours All cockroaches No cockroach died

2 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

4 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

6 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

8 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

12 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

24 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died No cockroach died

32 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

35 hours All cockroaches died One cockroach died No cockroach died

Without floorwax Its appearance, texture and odor doesnt

2 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

4 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

6 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

8 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

12 hours No cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

20 hours No cockroach died One cockroach died No cockroach died

24 hours One cockroach died No cockroach died No cockroach died

27 hours Two cockroaches died No cockroach died No cockroach died

72 hours The cockroaches decomposed No cockroach died No cockroach died

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