Efficacy of Mixture of Neem Leaves (Azadirachta indica), Garlic (Allium sativum L.), and Hot Chili Pepper (Capsicum annum) Extract as Organic Insecticide in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

A study aimed to determine the efficacy of the mixture of Neem leaves, Garlic, Hot Chili Pepper extract as an insecticide in Okra was conducted at the College of agriculture and Fisheries, Sta. Clara Campus, Lamitan City, Basilan, Philippines from January 2018 to February 2018. The study was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments replicated four times. The study revealed a significant difference among means at α=0.005. Fisher test results indicated that treatment (T1) was most effective to repel insect pests compared to other treatments with a consolidated mean value of 5.41 percent of damaged leaves of Okra. Therefore, the optimum dosage was the mixture of 2 kilograms of chopped Neem leaves, 100 grams of pounded garlic, and 100 grams of pounded chili pepper fruit extract mixed with 2 liters of water.