Chapter 22 - The Effectiveness of Citrus as an Insect Repellent for the Sustainability and Management of Students' Skin

This paper outlines the problem on how to solve the problem on how to prevent mosquitoes from infecting the skin of students, the steps involved in conducting the proposed study, and the beneficiaries of this research. This study investigates the effectiveness of a citrus-based insect repellent in reducing insect bites among students in Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino High School to promote sustainability and skin health. According to Palmetto Exterminators (2025), mosquitoes and other bugs have a strong dislike for citrus scents due to the high concentration of limonene, a natural compound found in citrus fruits. Instead of throwing away your citrus peels, you can repurpose them as a natural bug repellent to keep those pesky insects at bay. Rubbing your orange or lemon peel on your skin allows the natural oils from the peel to be released, creating a barrier between your skin and the bugs. This study evaluates how well a citrus-based insect repellent works to stop mosquito bites on Grade 12 students at Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino High School. It focuses on making sure the repellent is good for the environment and doesn't hurt the students' skin. The researchers plan to do this over three months. This includes developing an authorization, granting, observational data, validation, duplication, distribution, and retrieval of data. This chapter shows how a study is done using information from 10 students at Benigno 'Ninoy' S. Aquino High School. It includes how the information is shown, looked at, and how math tools are used to understand it. Even though we like the scent of oranges, they aren't really bothered by it. In contrast, certain insects dislike the pungent aroma of lemons. Lemon may provide some protection, but keep in mind that it won't be as effective as mosquito repellents from the market. It's ideal to use an appropriate insect repellent and ask an adult to help you apply it safely if you'll be outside in an area where there are a lot of insects, particularly mosquitoes, in Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino High School, to promote sustainability and skin health. This study evaluates how well a citrus-based insect repellent works to stop mosquito bites on Grade 12 students at Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino High School. It focuses on making sure the repellent is good for the environment and doesn't hurt the students' skin. The researchers plan to do this over three months. This includes developing an authorization, granting, observational data, validation, duplication, distribution, and retrieval of data. This chapter shows how a study is done using information from 10 students at Benigno Ninoy S. Aquino High School. It includes how the information is shown, looked at, and how math tools are used to understand it.