Quiapo Kitou Extract As An Insecticidal Soap
Quiapo Kitou Extract As An Insecticidal Soap
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Houseplant problems often arise when a new plant is brought into a home
that previously was free of any problems (Grow, 2015). The presence of insect
have difficulty controlling these pests because they often are either not aware of
the problem until both the infestation and the damage are extensive (UGA
Extension, 2017). Some soft-bodied pests, like the aphids, may cause leaves to
pucker or to become severely distorted, even if only a few aphids are present
kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant in rice field poses a threat to the growth of palay in
rice field. According to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), farmers
lose an estimated average of 37% of their rice crop to pests and diseases every
year.
Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant is emollient, laxative and diuretic. Its
plant is considered insecticidal. Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant contains
salts of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and lime: also, iron, aluminum, and
silicic acid and its leaves are rich in vitamin A, C and also vitamin B. (Retrieved
This led the researchers to conduct this scientific investigation which aims
to make an insecticidal soap out of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant as well
as to address the problem of farmers of massive growth of the pest Quiapo kitou
(Pistia stratiotes l.) plant in rice field for them to have more space for palay to
grow and less space for the spreading of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant.
Furthermore, this study also aims to kill soft-bodied pests (aphids, immature leaf
hoppers, mealy bugs and thrips) and prevent them to destroy plant. Producing
more insecticidal soap will lessen the production of Quiapo kitou (Pistia
This study aims to lessen and kill soft-bodied pests (aphids, immature leaf
hopper, mealy bugs and thrips) by making an insecticidal soap out of Quiapo
kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract. Furthermore, this study aims to answer the
following questions:
1.1 Color
1.2 Odor
1. 3 Mass
experimental group?
Conceptual Framework
This study will help lessen the growth of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.)
plant in the rice field and make it as a useful insecticidal soap which will help
lessen the number of soft-bodied pest (aphids, immature leaf hoppers, mealy
For the farmers, this study aims to use the Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes
l.) plant to lessen the growth of it in the rice field. There will be more space for
palay to grow and less space for the spreading of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes
l.) plant in the rice field. This study will help farmers to harvest and collect the
maximum grain yield and minimize grain damage and quality deterioration.
For the community, it may help the citizens to know that Quiapo kitou
(Pistia stratiotes l.) plant can be used as an insecticidal soap because it has
insecticidal property that has an ability to kill soft-bodied pest (aphids, immature
leaf hoppers, mealy bugs and thrips). And by that, instead of buying
commercialized insecticide for soft - bodied pest they can make their own using
some Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extact that can be found in rice
fields.
For the students and future researchers, this study can help raise
problem in our rice fields. It can also help them to make innovations or
improvisations on how they will use the Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant to
the different problems in our surroundings. Furthermore, this study may provide
insights for students and researchers to develop another study about the Quiapo
To conduct this research, the researchers will test the product by applying
it to the plants prone to soft-bodied pests and the results will be observed.
The study will be conducted in City of Tayabas from January to March 2019.
Definition of Terms
Houseplants add beauty with foliage and flowers to the inside of your house
are adapted for growing indoors and these are plants where soft-bodied
Insecticidal soap can be used to get rid of certain insect pests on plants, and it
properly/). In this study, it will be the product that the researchers will
Organic insecticidal soap does not have a toxic or strong insecticidal odor
https://www.planetnatural.com/forums/topic/pesticide-odor/). It is widely
produced ones.
Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) is an aquatic plant, floating on lakes, streams,
plant that is dominant in rice fields poses a threat to the growth of palay.
This is also the plant that the researchers will use to lessen the number of
soft-bodied pests.
Rice field is a field where rice is grown (Retrieved on January 29, 2019 from
Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant are found and available.
pests that are mostly found in gardens and houseplants which will
CHAPTER II
This chapter includes the related literature and also the related studies
about Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract as insecticidal soap against
evergreen perennial plant with feathery roots. Free-floating in lakes, ponds etc,
the plant forms rosettes of leaves up to 10cm wide and 6cm tall with a flowering
stem up to 12cm tall. The plant can spread quickly, especially in still water, to
form quite extensive clumps. The plant is sometimes used locally for food, but
applications and is also used as a source of organic matter and to remove toxins
aquatic plant present, either naturally or through human introduction, in nearly all
tropical and subtropical fresh waterways. It floats on the water surface, with roots
hanging below floating leaves. Its growth habit can make it a weed in waterways,
lakes, streams, stagnant water and in lime-rich water, gregarious and stemless.
Leaves are few or many, fanlike, 2.5 to 15 cm long, with a rounded or retuse
apex, thickened base, with small, soft hairs on both surfaces. Spathes are few,
white, oblique, about 12 mm long, with short peduncles. Spadix is adnate to the
back of the tube of the spathe, but free above. Fruit is membraneous and few-
Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce) against early 3rd and 4th instar larvae of Aedes
aegypti in the laboratory. Mosquito larvae were sampled and larval population
was monitored before and after application of plant aqueous extract. To assess
the larvicidal activity, four different doses (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0) mg/L respectively
were used in the trials. Larval mortality was monitored after 24, 48 and 72 hours.
At the highest dose, mortalities of 97.40, 98.80 and 99.80% for the third instar
larvae and 99.70, 97.50 and 97.7% for the fourth instar larvae was observed. The
percentage mortality for the fourth instar larvae decreased with hours of
hours of exposure. Further, the LC50 and LC90 for the 3rd were 0.11 and 1.44
mg/L while that of the 4th instar larvae were 0.22 and 1.51 mg/L respectively. The
A. aegypti. Measures to enhance its use for large scale mosquito control are
essential.
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Insecticidal Soaps
certain insect pests on plants, and it is one of the most non-toxic pesticides
people use insecticidal soaps incorrectly, or for the wrong type of insect.
According to Lady Bug Blog (2015), insecticidal soaps are potassium salts
of fatty acids. The soap is made from the action of an alkali such as potassium
managing soft-bodied insects like aphids, scales, whitefly, mealybugs, thrips, and
spider mites. The soap must contact the insect’s outer skeleton to be effective.
fully cover plant foliage. As with any pesticide, it is important to choose a natural
insecticide that fits the situation in which you will use it. these products vary in
their toxicity to non-target organisms such as fish and bees, as well as their
insecticides can harm people and the environment, so do not make the mistake
(coconut, olive, palm, cotton) or animal fat (whale oil, fish oil, or lard) and have
been used since the 1700s to control certain soft-bodied insects such as aphids.
smell to it when first applied that dissipates quickly as it dries. It does not have a
toxic or strong insecticidal odor. Soaps work against soft-bodied pests via
and synthetic pesticides are effective at controlling pests. However, their modes
of action can differ greatly. They often result in a drastic difference in the length
often get requests from their organic clients to “use the good stuff” (meaning
synthetic pesticide option). This comes after some frustration with dealing with an
infestation longer than expected. Synthetic pesticides often act quickly because
they are chemically engineered to target and disrupt specific biological functions
within the intended pest. While natural or organic pesticides will also work if
given enough time and patience. The down side with natural options is that it
may require more visits and multiple applications to achieve the same result.
Many people, who are dealing with a pest infestation, seem to prefer the issue to
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be resolved quickly. They are unwilling to wait for the organic materials to do
their job.
The soap may be mildly toxic to some plants. To minimize damage to plants,
office recommends waiting four to seven days between applications, diluting the
spray with water even more than the spray instructions recommend, and
development. Often, the natural enemies that serve to keep pests under control
outside are not present in the greenhouse. For these reasons, pest situations
often develop in this indoor environment more rapidly and with greater severity
than outdoors. Pest problems can be chronic unless recognized and corrected.
insects that often appear as white cottony masses on the leaves, stems and fruit
of plants. They feed by inserting long sucking mouthparts, called stylets, into
plants and drawing sap out of the tissue. Damage is not often significant at low
pest levels. However, at higher numbers they can cause leaf yellowing and
which makes the plant sticky and encourages the growth of sooty moulds.
for piercing and sucking. These pests damage plants by inserting their
mouthparts into plant tissue and removing juices. Heavily infested plants become
yellow, wilted, deformed or stunted, and may eventually die. Some sucking
insects inject toxic materials into the plant while feeding, and some transmit
disease organisms.
that normally maintain their populations, and those of other flush-feeding insects,
accumulation on leaves will result in the growth of sooty mold fungus that blocks
Synthesis
Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) is abundantly found in the water bodies of
tropical countries. Its leaves contain insecticidal activity which helps to the
bodied pest feeds on the health of the plant by sucking through the plants certain
Pests Services (2017), organic insecticidal soap is widely used in the farming
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soaps can be used to prevent soft bodied pest that infests a plant. Recent study
shows that Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) has an effective insecticidal property
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter provides the research design that was used in the study.
Likewise, this identifies the respondents and the sampling techniques employed,
and the research locale, where the study was conducted. This also defines the
data collection instrument that was used and the way data was collected.
Research Design
explore the research question. This is a qualitative research that examine the
soap. The researchers collected the information involving the effectiveness of the
insecticidal soap. Data was gathered through observation of the results and of
Research Locale
because it is the locale of the researchers and it is efficient for the researcher to
gather data in the researchers’ resident. Specifically, the gathering of data from
the results of observation was held at the researchers’ house. This is where the
interpretation of the results happened. Therefore, the data were collected timely
and accurately.
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Research Sample
of the experiment. The researchers used two sets of three different plants, spider
(aphids, immature leaf hoppers, mealy bugs and thrips) killed in the application of
insecticidal soap. This research also targets plant owners/ gardeners that
Research Instrument
observe and took down notes of the changes in the plants. This research used
direct observation wherein the researcher wrote down information of the variation
that took place at that very moment. It was used to accurately gathered the
The physical properties of Quaipo Kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant and the
observations regarding its odor, color and mass. To ensure the safety of testing
the product, proper procedures was followed. Reading manuals carefully for
safety was observed. Wearing face mask during the testing of the product was
also be observed since there the product will be sprayed to the plants, inhalation
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of it might bring harm to the health of the researcher. This research used
qualitative procedure that has dependable and reliable strategy. The researchers
ensure the completeness and accuracy of the archiving of data. Gathered data
will next be analyzed to conclude the interpreted results. It will be the basis to
Data Analysis
describes and interpret the phenomena happened in the plant used. The results
researcher questions. The researcher understands and interpreted the data. The
qualitative data was examined to derive explanation from the variation in the
gathered through observing the effectiveness of the insecticidal soap in the two
CHAPTER IV
The following were the data obtained from the experimentations and
observations done.
Mass 450g mL
Table 1. Properties of insecticidal soap Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract
Table 1 shows the result of the properties of the insecticidal soap. The
insecticidal soap is 450 mL in mass, greenish light brown in color and it has a
milky colour and for the odor, others have light soapy or lard-type smell, others
(coconut, olive, palm, cotton) or animal fat (whale oil, fish oil, or lard) and have
been used since the 1700s to control certain soft-bodied insects such as aphids.
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Insecticidal soap has a light soapy or lard-type smell to it when first applied that
dissipates quickly as it dries. It does not have a toxic or strong insecticidal odor.
Soaps work against soft-bodied pests via dehydration, as soon as the application
dries it is ineffective (Vinje, 2016). This supports the study that Quaipo kitou
(Pistia stratiotes l.) plant can be used as an insecticidal soap with same properies
leaf hoppers, mealy bugs and thrips) killed in the application of insecticidal soap.
The controlled set has no application of the insecticidal soap and the
experimental set has the application. The researchers observed the two sets for
CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTAL
Plants Observations Plants Observations
Spider Plant On the first day, the Spider Plant On the first day, the
plant is healthy and plant is healthy and
(Chlorophytum (Chlorophytum green, though there
green, though there
comosum) are some visible comosum) are some visible
soft-bodied pests. soft-bodied pests.
The plant still After applying the
looked the same on insecticidal soap,
the plant is still
the second day.
healthy and green
On the third day, on the second day.
some of the plant’s On the third day, the
leaves turned researchers
yellowish. observed that the
The plant started to soft-bodied pests
wilt on the fourth lessen.
day. The researchers
The quantity of the continued applying
soft-bodied pests the insecticidal soap
grew on the fifth on the fourth.
day. There’s still a little
On the sixth day, quantity of soft-
the plant turned bodied pests visible
yellowish in colour. on the fifth day.
On the seventh On the sixth day, the
day, the plant didn’t plant grew healthy
and green.
grow well.
All of the soft-bodied
pests were killed on
the seventh day.
Cast-Iron On the first day, the Cast-Iron On the first day, the
plant is healthy and plant is healthy and
(Aspidistra elatior) (Aspidistra elatior) green, though there
green, though there
are some visible are some visible
soft-bodied pests. soft-bodied pests.
The plant still After applying the
looked the same on insecticidal soap,
the plant is still
the second day.
healthy and green
On the third day, on the second day.
some of the plant’s On the third day, the
leaves turned researchers
yellowish. observed that the
The plant started to soft-bodied pests
wilt on the fourth lessen.
day. The researchers
The quantity of the continued applying
soft-bodied pests the insecticidal soap
grew on the fifth on the fourth.
day. There’s still a little
On the sixth day, quantity of soft-
the plant turned bodied pests visible
yellowish in colour. on the fifth day.
On the seventh On the sixth day, the
day, the plant didn’t plant grew healthy
and green.
grow well.
All of the soft-bodied
pests were killed on
the seventh day.
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Calamansi On the first day, the Calamansi On the first day, the
plant is healthy and plant is healthy and
(Citrofortunella (Citrofortunella green, though there
green, though there
microcarpa) are some visible microcarpa) are some visible
soft-bodied pests. soft-bodied pests.
The plant still After applying the
looked the same on insecticidal soap,
the plant is still
the second day.
healthy and green
On the third day, on the second day.
some of the plant’s On the third day, the
leaves turned researchers
yellowish. observed that the
The plant started to soft-bodied pests
wilt on the fourth lessen.
day. The researchers
The quantity of the continued applying
soft-bodied pests the insecticidal soap
grew on the fifth on the fourth.
day. There’s still a little
On the sixth day, quantity of soft-
the plant turned bodied pests visible
yellowish in colour. on the fifth day.
On the seventh On the sixth day, the
day, the plant didn’t plant grew healthy
and green.
grow well.
All of the soft-bodied
pests were killed on
the seventh day.
Table 2. Observations between the controlled set and experimental set in a week
pests that were killed in the application of insecticidal soap. Aside from the
Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract, the other ingredients also helped.
According to Day (2018) the garlic and red pepper extract, helped to repel
chewing insects. As well as the cider vinegar for the powdery mildew.
Based on the table above, it also shows the efficacy of the insecticidal
spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), both sets were seen healthy and green,
though there are some visible soft-bodied pests, which happened on the first day
of the observation. A day passed, the plant in the controlled set still looked the
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same, while in the experimental set, it was again applied by the insecticidal soap
and the plant was still healthy and green. On the third day, some of the plant’s
leaves in the controlled set turned yellowish while the other set didn’t, yet the
soft-bodied pests lessen. Another day passed, the plant in the controlled started
to wilt and the researchers continued applying the insecticidal soap on the other
plant. For the fifth day, the quantity of the soft-bodied pests grew on the first set,
which was the complete opposite on the other set. On the sixth day, the plant in
the controlled set turned yellowish in colour, on the other hand, the plant in the
experimental set grew healthy and green. As a result on the seventh day of the
observation, the plant in the first set wilted, the leaves turned yellowish and didn’t
grew well, but the plant on the other set grew healthy and all of the soft-bodied
pests were killed. For the observations of Plant B, the cast-iron (Aspidistra
elatior), and Plant C, the calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), it was also the
insecticidal soap before and after. This denotes that the use of Quiapo kitou
(Pistia stratiotes l.) plant can reduced the quantity of soft-bodied pest in the three
plants.
choose a natural insecticide that fits the situation in which you will use it. These
insecticides can harm people and the environment, so do not make the mistake
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of thinking that products labeled as “natural” are nontoxic. This support the study
that Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant as an insecticidal soap is a great
ingredient to kill soft-bodied pest as it is a natural plant that has less toxicity for
CHAPTER V
Summary of Findings
This study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of the Quiapo kitou
(Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract as an insecticidal soap. The leaves of Quiapo
property. This plant contains salts of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and lime:
also, iron, aluminum, and silicic acid and its leaves are rich in vitamin A, C and
also B. In table 2 it was shown that there is a difference in the controlled and
experimental group that denotes that the use of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.)
plant can reduced the quantity of soft-bodied pest in the three plants.
Conclusions
extract insecticidal soap is different from the commercialized one wherein the
450 mL Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) insecticidal soap has greenish light
use of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract insecticidal soap before and
3. Based on the results, the application of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.)
(aphids, immature leaf hoppers, mealy bugs and thrips) in the three different
Recommendations
1. Use greater amount of Quiapo kitou (Pistia stratiotes l.) plant extract.
2. Use pure soap, instead of the mixture of sunflower oil, coconut oil and
water.
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APPENDICES
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Data Collected
CONTROLLED GROUP
EXPERMENTAL GROUP
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Kyle Maveric R. Matibag, 17 years old, a Filipino boy who lives at Brgy.
24, 2002 in Tayabas City. He is currently living with his parents, Leynie R.
Matibag and Larry M. Matibag, along with his sibling, Jan Lester R. Matibag.
On his Elementary Days, his teachers and parents sees a talent on him in
solving Math equations. He also showed intelligence on other subjects just like
stepped in Luis Palad Integrated High School, he struggles at first but as the time
pass by he made a lot of friends that helped him realized to think positively and
work hard, just live his life. And by that, he finished junior high school with
honors. He is now currently a senior high student at the same school, Grade 11
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Gilbert Allen Pacaigue Raymundo, 16 years old, a Filipino boy who lives at
Doña Carmen Subd. Brgy. Opias, Tayabas City, Quezon Province, Philippines.
He was born on April 28, 2002 in Tayabas City. He is currently living with his
parents, Alden O. Raymundo and Donabel P. Raymundo, along with his sibling,
At his young age, his parents see talents in him for he is curious in all
things, and always hungry for new experience and knowledge. He also showed
Top 1 student. On Elementary Days, he's not missing in Top 10. As he stepped
in Luis Palad Integrated High School, he joined many competitions, one is the
junior high school with honors. He is now currently a senior high student at the
same school, Grade 11 and taking the academic track Science, Technology,
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Josep Anthony S. Palad, 17 years old, a Filipino boy who lives at Baltazar
St., Brgy. Angustias Z-III, Tayabas City, Quezon Province, Philippines. He was
born on June 26, 2001 in Tayabas City. He is currently living with his mother,
years, he was also discovered to sing and dance well at his age. He spent his
and oral reading competitions during his intermediate years and garnered the
Leadership Award on his graduation year. He spent his Junior and Senior High
School Years in Luis Palad Integrated High School. During Grade 11, he took the
skills and abilities are further discovered during his years of loyalty in LPIHS.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Nadres St. Brgy. Mateuna Tayabas City, Quezon Province, Philippines. She was
born on November 4, 2000 in Tayabas City. She is currently living with her
parents, Aristeo S. Reyes and Cristy G. Reyes, along with her two siblings,
At her young age, her parents knew that she isn't just a bright girl, but
elementary with honors in Tayabas East Central School I. As she stepped in Luis
Palad Integrated High School, she was one of the students who got in the
Science Enhanced Program. Also, with her talent, she got involved with different
poster-making contests, inside or outside the school. But still, she didn't left her
academic studies behind. And by that, she finished junior high school with high
honors. She is now currently a senior high school student at the same school,
Grade 11 and taking the academic track Science, Technology, Engineering and
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Mia Rozen R. Tabi is a Filipino girl who lives at Sitio Luad, Brgy. Opias,
Tayabas City, Quezon Province, Philippines. She was born on August 24, 2001
in Tayabas City. She is currently living with her parents, Fidel J. Tabi and Elsa R.
Tabi, along with her two siblings, Phil Jake R. Tab and Jess Christian R. Tabi.
At her young age, her parents see different things that she was able to
acquire and do by merely observing the work of others and having little
confidence that she can do want she want to do. She graduated top 1 when she
was in kinder. On her elementary days, she showed intelligence in her academic
subjects. She belongs in top 10 since Grades 1 – 5 and became on the first
section on her Grade 6 and graduated in Tayabas East Central School I. As she
stepped in Luis Palad Integrated High School, she was one of the students who
got in the Science Enhanced Program. With her talents and hardwork in her
academic studies she finished junior high school with high honors. She is now
currently a senior high school student at the same school, Grade 11 and taking