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Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control

A Research Paper

Presented by:
Mr. Roger T. Samino

March, 2020
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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to find out the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control. Specifically, this study aimed to find out the following:
(a.) The lemon grass and oregano is acceptable for flies control, (b.) The people
accepts the lemon grass and oregano as flies control, (c.) The lemon grass and
oregano is acceptable in terms of appearance, aroma, cost, and effectiveness.
This study utilized Experimental Research Design. The data on the
acceptability of lemon grass and oregano as flies control were taken from the
survey-questionnaire conducted personally by the researchers. Statistical tools
used were rating scale, frequency, and percentage.
The respondents were thirty (30) and they easily respond and answered to
the survey-questionnaire after they used the mixed lemon grass and oregano for
flies control.
Since the result of the study found out that using mixed lemon grass and
oregano to spray to the flies are very effective to control the flies. Therefore, the
lemon grass and oregano are acceptable as flies control.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i
Abstract --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i!.
Chapter I: Introduction of the Study -------------------------------------------- 1-2
Background of the Study ----------------------------------------------------- 1
Statement of the Problem ---------------------------------------------------- 2
Purpose of the Study ---------------------------------------------------------- 2
Significance of the Study ----------------------------------------------------- 2
Scope and Delimitation ------------------------------------------------------ 3
Conceptual Framework ------------------------------------------------------ 3
Definition of Terms ------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Research Hypothesis --------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature ---------------------------------------- 5-7
Chapter III: Research Methodology ---------------------------------------------- 8-9
Research Design --------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Context and Participant ------------------------------------------------------ 8
Instrument of the Study ------------------------------------------------------- 8
Data Gathering Procedure --------------------------------------------------- 8-9
Data Analysis ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Chapter IV: Result and Discussion ---------------------------------------------- 10-17
Chapter V: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation -------------- 18-19
References ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20-22

APPENDICES
Research Questionnaire
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LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1.1. Response of the households on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of effectiveness ---------------------------------------- 10
Table 1.2. Response of the households on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of appearance ---------------------------------------- 11
Table 1.3. Response of the household on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of aroma ------------------------------------------------ 11
Table 1.4. Response of the households on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of cost --------------------------------------------------- 12
Table 2.1. Response of the vendors on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of effectiveness -------------------------------------- 12
Table 2.2. Response of the vendors on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of appearance --------------------------------------- 13
Table 2.3. Response of the vendors on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of aroma ---------------------------------------------- 13
Table 2.4. Response of the vendors on the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as
Flies Control in terms of cost ------------------------------------------------ 14
Table 3.1. Response of the respondents on
The Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies
Control by the households --------------------------------------------------- 14
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Pages
Table 3.2. Response of the respondents on
The Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies
Control by the vendors ------------------------------------------------------- 15
Table 4.1: Response of the households on
the Number of Sprays of Mixed Lemon
Grass and Oregano that are Needed to be
Effective as Flies Control ---------------------------------------------------- 15
Table 4.2: Response of the vendors on
the Number of Sprays of Mixed Lemon
Grass and Oregano that are Needed to be
Effective as Flies Control ---------------------------------------------------- 16
Table 5.1: How they Accept Lemon Grass
and Oregano as Flies Control for households. ------------------------ 16
Table 5.1: How they Accept Lemon Grass
and Oregano as Flies Control for vendors. ---------------------------- 17
 Chapter I
Introduction of the Study

Background of the Study

Lemon Grass is a herb plant that is used for flavouring food and in medicine. It
has a scientific name which is the “Cymbopogan Citratus”. The lemon grass comes from
the Latin word “herba” which means “green crops”. It is one of the most powerful plants
and is used to heal many disorders. The lemon grass has several stiff stems and slender
blade like leaves which drop towards the tips.
Oregano is a culinary and medicinal herb from the mint or Lamiaceae family. It
has a scientific name which is the “Origanum Vulgare”. The oregano comes from the
Greek words “oros” for “mountain” and “ganos” for joy. Oregano plants can be woods or
herbaceous and possess multiple branching stems. The leaves are oval and arranged
alternately on the stems. It typically grows around 50 cm tall and has purple leaves
around 2 to 3 cm in length (Butler, 2017).
Lemon grass and oregano are plants which used by people in everyday living.
Lemon grass is usually found anywhere especially in the yard while the oregano can be
located in cold places. These plants can be used as a medicine in different kinds of
illness. The two herbal plants are not just use to be a medicine, it can also be used to
control pests, insects, or you can make them as an insect repellent.
Flies are the insects that have only a single pair of wings. Flies have a mobile
head with a pair of large compound eyes and mouthparts designed for piercing and
sucking. Their wing arrangement gives them great manoeuvrability in flight, and claws
and pads on their feet enable them to cling to smooth surface.
This research entitled “Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies
Control” focuses on how lemon grass and oregano are acceptable for flies control. This
research is made to give a solution, information, and knowledge to those people who
encountered the flies problem.
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Statement of the Problem

1. Are lemon grass and oregano acceptable for flies control?

2. How do people accept lemon grass and oregano as flies control?
3. What are the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano in terms of appearance,
aroma, cost, and effectiveness?

Purpose of the Study

This study aimed:
- To determine the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano as flies control in terms
of appearance and effectiveness.
- To determine if the lemon grass and oregano are acceptable for flies control.
- To find out if how the respondents accept the lemon grass and oregano for flies
control.

Significance of the Study

The study aimed to determine if the lemon grass and oregano are acceptable for
flies’ control. The result of the study will benefit to the following persons:
 Household – this study would benefit the households to lessen the flies while
their having a meal.
 Vendors – this study would benefit the vendors who are selling poultry products,
meat products, fish products, and even in the restaurants to prevent that flies will
touch to the any products of the vendor.
 Consumers – this study would benefit the consumers to lessen their problem
regarding on flies problem.
 Teachers – this study would benefit to every teacher to lessen their problem
regarding on what to do to control the flies.
 Principal – the result of our research can help to our principal to promote and
disseminate regarding the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano as flies
control.
 Future researchers – to have further knowledge and provide them the necessary
pieces of information that will serve as a bases in conducting a research.
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Scope and Delimitation

This study was limited to find out the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano
for flies control. Experimental Research Design was used in this study. The study was
conducted at the Mambusao Public Market and households in Barangay Poblacion
Proper, Mambusao, Capiz. There are 30 respondents who were involved in this study.
The researchers used the convenience sampling which is non-probability sampling that
relies to the respondents who are conveniently available to participate in this study.

Conceptual Framework

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

Acceptability Indicators:

 Appearance
 Effectiveness
 Aroma  Lemon Grass and Oregano
 Cost

Figure 1 showed the independent variables that include the acceptability indicators
which consist of appearance, effectiveness, aroma and cost and the dependent variable
which includes lemon grass and oregano.

Definition of Terms:
For better understanding, the researchers define the following terms:
 Acceptability – capable or worthy of being accepted (Merriam-Webster Dictionary
2020). In this study, it refers on how lemon grass and oregano will be acceptable
for flies control.
 Appearance – the way that someone or something looks (Merriam-Webster
Dictionary 2020). In this study, it refers to the looks of lemon grass and oregano.
 Aroma – a distinctive, pervasive, and usually pleasant or savoury smell (Merriam-
Webster Dictionary 2020). In this study, it refers to the smell of the mixed lemon
grass and oregano.
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 Cost – the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something (Merriam-

Webster Dictionary 2020). In this study, it refers to the possible price of mixed
lemon grass and oregano for flies control.
 Effectiveness – producing a result that is wanted (Merriam-Webster Dictionary
2020). In this study, it refers on how lemon grass and oregano will be effective for
flies control.
 Flies – to move in or pass through the air with wings. (Merriam-Webster
Dictionary 2020). In this study, it refers to the main subject of this research.
 Lemon Grass – a grass of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is
grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and
that is the source of an aromatic essential oil. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary
2020). In this study, it refers to the herb plant which is the main ingredient for flies
control.
 Oregano – an herb that has green leaves with a sweet smell which are used in
cooking (Merriam-Webster Dictionary 2020). In this study, it refers to the herb
plant which is the main ingredient for flies control.

Research Hypothesis:
1. The lemon grass and oregano are not acceptable for flies control.
2. The lemon grass and oregano are not acceptable in terms of appearance, aroma,
cost, and effectiveness.
 Chapter II
Review of Related Literature

Oregano is an herb composed of the fresh or dried leaves of the oregano plant.
The plant has tiny leaves that lend a pungent aroma and strong flavor to a variety of
savory foods. When in bloom, the plant sports pink or purple flowers, which are also
edible. As an herb, it is gluten-free and suitable for vegan and paleo diets. Common
oregano is botanically known as Origanum vulgare, Greek for "joy of the mountains." It
can be found growing wild on mountainsides of Greece and other Mediterranean
countries where it is a herb of choice (Filippone, 2019).
The leaves of the oregano plant are very small and a dark green color. It is a
perennial in many zones and the stems can become woody over the years. Common
oregano like you often find in the grocery store is also called 'Greek' oregano (Origanum
vulgare hirtum, formerly known as Oregano heracleoticum). Oregano is an aggressive
plant that likes to spread and a bush of oregano can grow quite large if you allow it. The
stems can also grow up to 2 feet high and will often lay down on the ground, particularly
when the plant is young or in the shade. Oregano is a satisfying herb for any gardener. It
is easy to grow and care for, as long as it does not remain wet for too long. Oregano
grows very well in partial sun, making it a good choice for an indoor garden as well
(Jeanroy, 2018).
Oregano is a medicinal herb known for its antioxidant and anti-microbial, anti-
parasitic properties. It is used for the treatment of indigestion problems, muscle pain,
insect bites, and menstruation symptoms, bacterial and fungal infections. Dried leaves of
oregano are commonly used for the therapeutic purposes it contains iron, vitamins,
calcium, magnesium, copper, niacin and thiamine (Eupena, 2014).
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a shrub-like herb with a distinct lemon
aroma and flavor. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
It's also relatively easy to grow in a home herb garden and is a nice plant for containers.
Dried or fresh lemongrass is commonly used to make herbal teas and other drinks.
When cooking with lemongrass, you can use fresh, dried, or powdered leaves. It is
popular in many Asian cuisines and adds an intriguing flavor to soups and stews. This
herb has a pungent lemony, herbaceous, and sweetly floral flavor that works well with
both sweet and savory foods and beverages. Some people say that its aroma is
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reminiscent of citronella. This is no coincidence because the two plants are closely
related (Goodwin, 2019).
Lemon grass oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and aerial parts of
Cymbopogon citrates and Cymbopogon flexuosus. It is indigenous to India and
cultivated in India, China, Myanmar, East and West Africa, Guatemala, South America,
Java, Madagascar, and many other countries. Both species are tufted perennial grass
that grows well in sunny warm, humid conditions, such as the tropics. They need at least
2500–3000 mm annual rainfall. A daytime temperature of 25–30 ° C is considered
optimum for maximum oil production with no extremely low night temperatures
(Bhattacharya, 2016).
Lemon grass is a perennial herb widely used in Asian cuisine. In the Philippines,
lemon grass is called “tanglad” commonly used to savour Filipino delicacies. In a studies
“Evaluation of Herbal Essential Oil against Mosquitoes” by the Department of Plant
Production and Faculty of Agricultural Technology in Bangkok, Thailand affirmed that
lemon grass indeed contains organic repellents against mosquitos (Agron, 2012).
Lemongrass oil is also known as citronella plants. The common belief is that
lemongrass oil can help get rid of mosquitoes and flies through its smell alone.
Lemongrass oil is an effective as natural repellent. Creating a concoction of lemongrass
oil and other natural oils can prove to be more powerful against mosquitoes and flies
(Gunder, 2018).
The Diptera, commonly called true flies or two-winged flies, are a group of
familiar insects that includes mosquitos, black flies, midges, fruit flies, and house flies.
The diptera are among the most diverse insect orders, with approximately 150,000
described species. These insects are diverse not only in species richness but also in
their structural variety, ecological habits, and economic importance (Keiper, 2009).
Several families of Diptera (Fly) are of major economic importance and involved
in the transmission of more disease pathogens to humans and other animals than any
other group of arthropods. Biting flies cause annoyance that impacts tourism, recreation,
land development, and industrial and agricultural production, whereas their effects on
livestock can cause reduced milk, egg, and meat production (Merritt, 2009).
The order Diptera includes all true flies. These insects are distinctive because
their hind wings are reduced to small, club-shaped structures called halteres - only the
membranous front wings serve as aerodynamic surfaces. The halteres vibrate during
flight and work much like a gyroscope to help the insect maintain balance. All Dipteran
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larvae are legless. They live in aquatic (fresh water), semi-aquatic, or moist terrestrial
environments. They are commonly found in the soil, in plant or animal tissues, and in
carrion or dung -- almost always where there is little danger of desiccation. Some
species are herbivores, but most feed on dead organic matter or parasitize other
animals, especially vertebrates, molluscs, and other arthropods. In the more primitive
families (suborder Nematocera), fly larvae have well-developed head capsules with
mandibulate mouthparts. These structures are reduced or absent in the more advanced
suborders (Brachycera and Cyclorrhapha) where the larvae, known as maggots, have
worm-like bodies and only a pair of mouth hooks for feeding (Meyer, 2016).
 Chapter III

Research Methodology

Research Design
This study employed the research design which was the experimental research
design. This research aimed to study about the acceptability of lemon grass and
oregano for flies control.

Context and Participant

The respondents were the household and vendors in different areas in
Mambusao, Capiz. They were selected through convenience sampling to answer the
questionnaire.

Instrument of the Study

The researcher used the survey-questionnaire in which the households and
vendors will answer the questions regarding to the experiment. The questionnaires were
divided into two parts. The first part aimed to gathered information about the
respondents’ personal background. The second part was the questionnaire to be
answered by the respondents.
The materials used in conducting this research are:
 Oregano (40%) (100 mL)
 Lemon Grass (60%) (150 mL)
 1 Spray Bottle
 2 Mixing Bowl
 2 Spoons
 1 Almires
 Water

Data Gathering Procedure

First, the researchers prepared the materials and the ingredients needed.
Second, they boiled the lemon grass in 15 to 30 minutes. Then, they extracted the
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oregano leaves. Then after that, they mixed the boiled lemon grass and extracted
oregano leaves and put it in the spray bottle.
The researchers’ strategies in conducting their study entitled, “Acceptability of
Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies Control” were; first the researchers approached the
barangay captains in every barangay who were involved in this study and asked their
permission to conduct their research study. The respondents were the vendors and
households in Mambusao, Capiz. After the authorized persons signed the letter of
permission, the researchers personally distributed the questionnaire for the target
respondents.

Data Analysis

In analysing the data, the researchers used the tables to represent the data
collected in a structured format within a database. The researchers also used statistical
tool such as frequency counts, percentage and rating scale to analyse the data.
 Frequency Count – this is the most straight forward approach to working with
quantitative data. Items are classified according to a particular scheme and an
arithmetical count is made of the number of items (or tokens) within the texts
which belong to each classification (or type) in the scheme.
 Percentage – is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It is often
denoted using the percentage sign (%) or abbreviation “pct”.
 Rating Scale – is a set of categories designed to elicit information about a
quantitative or a qualitative attributes. In the social sciences particularly in
psychology, common examples are the liker response scale and 1-10 rating
scale in which a person selects the number which is considered to reflect the
perceived quality of a product.
 Chapter IV
Result and Discussion

This chapter presented the analysis and interpretation of the result of the
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control.

Presentation of Results
The data for this research were obtained by counting the number of persons
upon their response of the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano as flies control. The
results were summarized and presented in every table.

Table 1.1.
Response of the Households on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Effectiveness

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 4 26.7%

Very Satisfied 7 46.7%

Satisfied 4 26.7%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 1.1 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of effectiveness”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, seven (7) or 46.7% answered very satisfied, and four (4) or 26.7%
answered strongly satisfied and satisfied.
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Table 1.2.
Response of the Households on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Appearance

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 3 20%

Very Satisfied 4 26.7%

Satisfied 8 53.3%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 1.2 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of appearance”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, eight (8) or 53.3% answered satisfied, four (4) or 26.7% answered very
satisfied, and three (3) or 20% answered strongly satisfied.

Table 1.3.
Response of the Household on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Aroma

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 5 33.3%

Very Satisfied 6 40%

Satisfied 4 26.7%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 1.3 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of aroma”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, six (6) or 40% answered very satisfied, five (5) or 33.3% answered strongly
satisfied, and four (4) or 26.7% answered satisfied.
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Table 1.4.
Response of the Households on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Cost

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 2 13.3%

Very Satisfied 4 26.7%

Satisfied 9 60%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 1.4 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of Cost”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, nine (9) or 60% answered satisfied, four (4) or 26.7% answered very
satisfied, and two (2) or 13.3% answered strongly satisfied.

Table 2.1.
Response of the Vendors on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Effectiveness

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 7 46.7%

Very Satisfied 4 26.7%

Satisfied 4 26.7%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 2.1 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of Effectiveness”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, seven (7) or 46.7% answered strongly satisfied, and four (4) or 26.7% very
satisfied and satisfied.
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Table 2.2.
Response of the Respondents on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control by the Vendors in Terms of Appearance

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 4 26.7%

Very Satisfied 7 46.7%

Satisfied 4 26.7%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 2.2 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of appearance”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, seven (7) or 46.7% answered very satisfied, and four (4) or 26.7%
answered strongly satisfied and satisfied

Table 2.3.
Response of the Vendors on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Aroma

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 3 20%

Very Satisfied 3 20%

Satisfied 9 60%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 2.3 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of Aroma”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, nine (9) or 60% answered satisfied, and three (3) or 20% answered
strongly satisfied and very satisfied.
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Table 2.4.
Response of the Respondents on the Acceptability of Lemon Grass and
Oregano as Flies Control in Terms of Cost

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Strongly Satisfied 3 20%

Very Satisfied 3 20%

Satisfied 9 60%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 2.4 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Acceptability of

Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control in terms of Cost”. Out of fifteen (15)
respondents, nine (9) or 60 % answered satisfied, and three (3) or 20% answered
strongly satisfied and very satisfied.

Table 3.1.
Response of the Respondents on The Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies
Control by the Households

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Yes 15 100%

No

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 3.1 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Lemon Grass
and Oregano are acceptable for flies control”. Out of fifteen (15) respondents, all of them
(100%) answered Yes.
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Table 3.2.
Response of the respondents on the Lemon Grass and Oregano for Flies
Control by the Vendors

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

Yes 15 100%

No

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 3.2 showed the result of response of the respondents on “Lemon Grass
and Oregano are acceptable for flies control”. Out of fifteen (15) respondents, all of them
(100%) answered Yes.

Table 4.1.
Response of the Households on the Number of Sprays of Mixed Lemon
Grass and Oregano that are Needed to be Effective as Flies Control

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

1-3 sprays 6 40%

3-5 sprays 3 20%

5-7 sprays 6 40%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 4.1 showed the result of response of the respondents on how many sprays
of mixed lemon grass and oregano that are needed to be effective as flies control. Out of
fifteen (15) respondents, six (6) or 40% answered 1-3 sprays and 5-7 sprays are
needed, and three (3) or 20% answered 3-5 sprays are needed.
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Table 4.2.
Number of Sprays of Mixed Lemon Grass and Oregano that are Needed to
be Effective as Flies Control for Vendors

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

1-3 sprays 1 6.7%

3-5 sprays 7 46.7%

5-7 sprays 7 46.7%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 4.2 showed the result of response of the respondents on how many sprays
of mixed lemon grass and oregano that are needed to be effective as flies control. Out of
fifteen (15) respondents, seven (7) or 46.7% answered 3-5 sprays and 5-7 sprays are
needed, and one (1) or 6.7% answered 1-3 sprays are needed.

Table 5.1.
How they Accept Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control for
Households.

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

By using the Product 2 13.3%

By the Smell 6 40%
By the Appearance
By the Effectiveness 7 46.7%
TOTAL 15 100%

Table 5.1 showed the result response of the respondents on how they accept
Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control. Out of fifteen (15) respondents, seven (7)
or 46.7% answered by the effectiveness, six (6) or 40% answered by the smell, and two
(2) or 13.3% answered by using the product.
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Table 5.2.
How they accept Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control for Vendors

Response of Respondents Frequency Percentage (%)

By using the Product 6 40%

By the Smell 2 13.3%

By the Appearance 1 6.7%

By the Effectiveness 6 40%

TOTAL 15 100%

Table 5.2 showed the result of response of the respondents on how they accept
Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control. Out of fifteen (15) respondents, six (6) or
40% answered by using the product and by the effectiveness, two (2) or 13.3%
answered by the smell, and one (1) or 6.7% answered by the appearance.
 Chapter V
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

Summary
The primary purpose of the research was to determine the acceptability of lemon
grass and oregano for flies control.
The respondents of the study were 15 households from Poblacion Proper
Mambusao, Capiz and 15 vendors from Barangay Poblacion Tabuc, Mambusao, Capiz.
The researcher used experimental research design. This design was used
because it deals with the acceptability of lemon grass and oregano as flies control.
Questionnaire was used to gather data. The rating scale was used in the
questionnaire were strongly satisfied, very satisfied, and satisfied to determine the
effectiveness, appearance, aroma, and cost.
Based on the results in the acceptability indicators, in terms of effectiveness,
most of the households were very satisfied, while some of the vendors were strongly
satisfied. In terms of appearance, most of the households were satisfied while some of
the vendors were very satisfied. In terms of aroma, most of the household were very
satisfied while most of the vendors were satisfied and for the cost, some of the
households and vendors were satisfied.
Based on the results of the study, if the lemon grass and oregano are acceptable
for flies control, all of the respondents response YES.
Based on the results of the study, if how many sprays of mixed lemon grass and
oregano are needed to be effective as flies control, both 1-3 sprays and 5-7 sprays have
the same number of response while both 3-5 sprays and 5-7 sprays have the same
number of response.
Lastly, based on the results, if how do the respondents accept lemon grass and
oregano as flies control, most of the households’ response was by the effectiveness of
mixed lemon grass and oregano as flies control and also the same with vendors.
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Conclusion
Based on the result of the study, majority of the respondents accept the product
and most of them answered strongly satisfied, very satisfied, and satisfied to the product
that can control the flies. Therefore, we conclude that lemon grass and oregano is
acceptable as flies control. They accept the mixed lemon grass and oregano as flies
control by using the product, its smell, and its effectiveness.

Recommendation
Based from the results and findings presented in this study, the following
recommendations where drawn:

A. For the vendors and households, they can use the mixed lemon grass and
oregano to spray in their area to control the flies as a substitute to the
commercialized insecticide control.
B. For consumers, they can use this product to minimize their burden on flies and it
will lessen their budget.
C. For the teachers, they can use this product to lessen their problem regarding on
flies problem in their classroom or in their house.
D. For the principal, he/she can use this study to share this to other researchers
who needs this regarding flies control.
E. Future researchers this will be their basis to conduct another study related to the
mixed lemon grass and oregano for flies control and for them to improve and
discover more about it.
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(Keiper, 2009)
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(Butler, 2017)
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1807040#what-is-oregano

(Jeanroy, 2018)
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(Goodwin, 2019)
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(Meyer, 2016)
https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/course/ent425/library/compendium/diptera.html

(Bhattacharya, 2016)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/food-science/lemon-grass

(Merritt, 2009)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123741448000850

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(Gunder, 2018)
https://www.aegispestservices.com/post/is-lemongrass-effective-against-
mosquitoes
APPENDICES
Appendix I
Acceptability of Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This survey-questionnaire is designed to determine the acceptability of
lemon grass and oregano as flies control. You will see specific instructions in
every portion of the questionnaire. Kindly read it carefully before answering the
questions. Please respond in each item honestly as all your answers will be
treated with confidentiality and will be used for research purpose only. Thank
you!

QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (optional):
Monthly Income:
Age: Sex:

A. Direction: Please put a check (/) in the number of satisfaction level.

INDICATOR
Rating Scale (Lemon Grass and Oregano as Flies Control)
Extremely
Acceptability Strongly Very Satisfied Not
Not
Indicator Satisfied Satisfied Satisfied
Satisfied
(5) (4) (3) (2)
(1)
Effectiveness
Appearance
Aroma
Cost
B. Direction: Please put a check (/) in the box for your appropriate answer.

1. Is the lemon grass and oregano acceptable for flies control?

Yes No

2. How many sprays of mixed lemon grass and oregano are needed to be effective
as flies control?
1-3 sprays
3-5 sprays
5-7 sprays

3. How do people accept lemon grass and oregano as flies control?

By using the mixed lemon grass and oregano
By the smell of mixed lemon grass and oregano
By the appearance of mixed lemon grass and oregano
By the effectiveness of mixed lemon grass and oregano as flies control
Others (please specify):
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