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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) is getting importance commercially as the need of fossil fuels increases tremendously and likewise [Jatropha](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) is an environmentally friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an excellent fuel [replacement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) and it is likewise very affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) is dealing with some problem with [insects](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) and illness. The pests are classified into 2 ranges: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that impact grown plants.<br>
<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is frequently referred to as Cut worm. This insect impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the [soil surface](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) and this will diminished the plant [totally](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd).<br>
<br>Control: This bug can be managed by selecting the larva found around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
<br>[Scarabaeid](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) Beetle: This insect ruins the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the organic matters present in the soil and then comes to the root. The larva attack might [eliminate](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can get rid of the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to kill the pest.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be identified by biting in the leaves. The severe infection might entirely eliminate the plants.<br>
<br>Control: [Insecticides](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) are used to control the insects.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is typical bug found in [numerous](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively assaults the plant. The insect typically assaults the young plant.<br>
<br>Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
<br>Pest observed in mature plants:<br>
<br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) stem and it is commonly seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this insect usually drop. The presence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide usually utilized to manage this bug is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The common pests observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn [caterpillar](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb).<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can [consume](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) all the leaves of the plant simply put duration. The [quality](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the [heavy attack](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608).<br>
<br>Control: This can be controlled by choosing the old larvae around the surface and discarding the attacked leaves.<br>
<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning feeling when allowed to contact with skin as it produces specific chemical compound. Initially the insect crowded in the leaf and then spread all over the plant when it ages.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This insect is discovered mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. The bug targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the suggestion. Later, the whole leaf dry and pass away.<br>
<br>Control: The heavy attack can be controlled by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite likewise assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The bug existence can be determined when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, turns red and fall down. The insect can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like proper sanitation and [burning](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some awful bug which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
<br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br>
<br>Stink Bug: Sting bug is a serious pest which assaults the plant during so the [crop yield](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) completely drops. This bug is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The poisonous enzyme in the plant shrinks the whole plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides recommended for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and [lamda cyhalothrin](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608).<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The insects frequently occurs attacks the plant in blooming season and this insect is seen widely in tropical areas. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the [blooming season](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/).<br>