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 <br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) is gaining value commercially as the need of fossil fuels increases enormously and also [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is an environment-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an excellent fuel substitute and it is also extremely affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) is dealing with some difficulty with pests and diseases. The bugs are classified into two ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that affect developed plants.<br>
 <br>Young plant pests: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
 <br>[Agrotis](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) ipsilon: It is [typically](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) called [Cut worm](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). This insect affects the seedlings and young [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will shrunk the plant completely.<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.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) Beetle: This [bug ruins](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the raw materials present in the soil and then [concerns](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) the root. The larva attack might kill the entire plant.<br>
 <br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can [conquer](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to eliminate the pest.<br>
 <br>Army worm: [Spodoptera litura](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The severe infection might completely kill the plants.<br>
 <br>Control: Insecticides are [utilized](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) to manage the pests.<br>
 <br>Grasshopper: This prevails bug found in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly attacks the plant. The insect frequently assaults the young plant.<br>
 <br>Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
 <br>Pest observed in fully grown plants:<br>
 <br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
 <br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This insect harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest normally drop. The presence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
 <br>Control: The Insecticide generally utilized to manage this pest is carbofuran.<br>
 <br>Pest of leaf: The typical insects [observed](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
 <br>Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can eat all the leaves of the plant in other words period. The quality and yield of the seeds get decreased due to the heavy attack.<br>
 <br>Control: This can be controlled by selecting the old larvae around the surface and getting rid of the assaulted leaves.<br>
 <br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning experience when permitted to contact with skin as it produces specific chemical substance. Initially the [bug crowded](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it grows older.<br>
 <br>Control: Manually, the bug 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 bug is found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The pest targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the idea. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.<br>
 <br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
 <br>Mite: Mite also attacks the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The insect existence can be recognized when the leaf ended up being yellowish, shrinks, turns red and drop. The insect can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
 <br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
 <br>Some awful insect which assaults flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
 <br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip [borer caterpillar](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US).<br>
 <br>Stink Bug: Sting bug is a serious insect which attacks the plant throughout bloom period so the crop yield entirely falls down. This pest is seen around the tropical area.<br>
 <br>The hazardous enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.<br>
 <br>Control: Insecticides advised for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
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 <br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are  to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.<br>