This study investigated the phytochemicals present and the bio-efficacy of

the crude ethanolic extract of Makabuhay plant (Tinosporarumphii) as stored

grain protectant against rice weevils (Sitophilusoryzae L.). Specifically, this
study sought to answer the following questions: the phytochemicals present
in the crude ethanolic extract of Makabuhay (Tinospora rhumpii) stem, roots,
and leaves; the repellency and mortality effects of the crude ethanolic extract
of Makabuhay (Tinosporarhumpii) stem, roots and leaves on rice weevils
(Sitophilusoryzae L.); the bio-efficacy of crude ethanolic extract of
Makabuhay plant (Tinosporarhumpii) as stored grain protectant against rice
weevil (Sitophilusoryzae L.); and the orientation program that can be
developed based on the findings. Further, the study used descriptive-
experimental research design. The data and materials used were collected at
Lala Proper, Lala, Lanao del Norte and the extraction of the needed ethanolic
extract took place at the Chemistry Laboratory of North Central Mindanao
College at Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte for the school year 2018-2019.
The findings conclude that Makabuhay (Tinospora rhumpii) plant extract is
efficient and effective stored grain protectant against rice weevils. Although
the results have revealed that commercial insecticides have the highest
mortality and repellency effect to rice weevils (Sitophilus oryzae L.), it can be
said that Makabuhay (Tinospora rhumpii) plant extract at higher
concentration can be comparable to the positive control.