Research Journal #4

Name: Jerome Bumagat

Gr. & Sec: 8 – Amaryllis

NAEMI ROOT CROP AS A RAT KILLER

Abstract
Naemi is a root crops that contain a poisonous substance, this root crops is abundant in
Occidental Mindoro, the texture and shape are the same as sweet potato with a yellowish
color, the vines are full of thorn. Naemi Rat Killer is a quick acting, easy-to-use rodenticide used
as additives in baits to control field rats, mice and other harmful rodents. It can be used in open
dumps, as torpedo baits as well as in fields of rice, corn, sugar cane and other crops.

Objectives
To create an economical and effective rodents pesticide in a rural area and also help protect
the environment by creating a product that is natural and available for free or can be brought
at a low price.

Methodology
Ingredients: 2 Naemi Root Crops
Materials:
Knife, Piece of Plywood, Mortal and Pestle, Gloves, Wooden Spoon

Procedure:
1. Cut the Namei in small and very thin layer.

2. After you slice it, you need to dry it, put in on the piece of plywood and place it under the
direct ray of sun for one week / seven days. From morning until sunset.

3. Since it contains toxic you need to put in a safe place and constantly monitor it to avoid any
untoward incidents.

4. After the seven days or one week of drying check if the pieces are brittle.

5. Use mortal and pestle to pulverize the Naemi until it becomes powder.

Results and discussion

How to use these products Pre-baiting – Prepare crushed rice, corn, dried fish or any foodstuff
relished by rats. Place ½ teaspoon of the bait on Banana Leaves where rats regularly frequent
or near their burrows. Pre-baiting may be continued for 2 days to ensure acceptance of the
bait. Poisoned baits – use the same materials as used in the pre-baiting. Mix thoroughly 2 – 3
grams powder of Naemi rat killer with every 100 grams of bait materials. Put the poisoned baits
in places where rats have eaten the poison-free baits. Be sure to put the poisoned baits at night
in place where it cannot be reached by domestic animals. The poison baiting will be for one day
only. Remove and bury all leftovers. If rat nuisance reoccurs, carry out similar baiting procedure
after 2 weeks.

Advantage and Disadvantage

Advantages: It can save you money and most of all its good for environment since the product
are natural.
Disadvantages: Since it is toxic you need to be very careful in handling and storing to avoid
accidentally being swallowed, inhaled or absorb through the skin, it may cause harmful side
effect or even death. Warning: This product is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed
through the skin. Precaution: Naemi Rat Killer can causes death when inhaled or swallowed.
Avoid handling with bare hands. Use rubber gloves or wooden spoon. In case of skin contact
wash the affected area immediately.
Storage and Disposal:
Store in a sealed container and place it in dry, well-built, well-lit and ventilated rooms/premises
with sufficient dimensions to avoid other contamination with other materials or products,
especially food supply and keep under lock and key. Remove destroy and bury all empty
containers, surplus material, left over baits and animals killed by Naemi Rat Killer far away from
human habitation so as to prevent environment/water pollution and protect scavenging birds
and animals.

Conclusions
Using the Namei as a rat killer is proven effective and economical and environment friendly.

Recommendations
Need further study to improve the product.

Bibliography
Naemi – is a kind of root crops that contain a poisonous substance. This kind of root crops is
abundant in Occidental Mindoro. This root crops is like a potato, its color yellow.

Source: https://sandugo.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/naemi-as-a-rat-killer/
 GLOSSARY

Rodenticide - are pesticides that kill rodents.

Rodents - are mammals of the order Rodentia, which are characterized by a single pair
of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws.

Untoward - unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient

Brittle - hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

Pre-baiting - The practice of laying harmless bait so that vermin or fish become
accustomed to it, prior to laying poisoned or hooked bait.

Relished - enjoy greatly.

Burrows - a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

Thoroughly - very much; greatly.

Nuisance - a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

Scavenging - search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste.