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[Jatropha Curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) is acquiring importance commercially as the need of nonrenewable fuel sources increases greatly and likewise [jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) is an environment-friendly energy [plantation](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an outstanding fuel alternative and it is also extremely affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is dealing with some problem with bugs and illness. The pests are classified into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that impact grown plants.
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Young plant pests: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is typically referred to as Cut worm. This insect impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will diminished the plant completely.
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Control: This insect can be [controlled](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) by selecting the larva discovered around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with [insecticides](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd).
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Scarabaeid Beetle: This bug damages the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the raw materials present in the soil and after that comes to the root. The larva attack might [eliminate](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the entire plant.
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Control: The plant with good resistance power can conquer the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to eliminate the insect.
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Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be identified by biting in the leaves. The serious infection could completely eliminate the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are utilized to control the insects.
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Grasshopper: This prevails insect found in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively [attacks](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) the plant. The insect frequently assaults the young plant.
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Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and .
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[Pest observed](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) in mature plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.
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Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this pest generally drop. The presence can be identified by the larva penetration hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide typically used to manage this pest is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The common insects observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.
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Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can consume all the leaves of the plant simply put duration. The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.
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Control: This can be managed by selecting the old larvae around the surface area and discarding the attacked leaves.
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Needle Caterpillar: This [caterpillar](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is covered with spines and produces a burning feeling when permitted to contact with skin as it produces particular chemical substance. Initially the bug crowded in the leaf and after that spread out all over the plant when it grows older.
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Control: Manually, the insect can be killed just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate [insecticides](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053).
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Leaf Hopper: This pest is discovered mostly in [tropical](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) and subtropical regions. The insect targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the pointer. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.
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Control: The heavy attack can be [managed](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) by using insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or [carbosulfan](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/).
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Mite: Mite likewise [attacks](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The insect existence can be recognized when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, shrinks, reddens and drop. The pest can also be spread through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some [preventive procedures](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) can be simulated appropriate sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.
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Some terrible bug which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)
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Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.
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Stink Bug: Sting bug is a severe insect which assaults the plant throughout blossom duration so the crop yield completely drops. This bug is seen around the tropical region.
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The [toxic enzyme](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) in the plant shrinks the entire plant.
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Control: Insecticides suggested for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs typically happens attacks the plant in blooming season and this insect is seen commonly in tropical regions. The female bug laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant tips.
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Control: Manually, the [attacked seeds](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) are [advised](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.
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