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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 also [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is an environmentally friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an outstanding fuel alternative and it is also very economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is facing some trouble with insects and diseases. The insects are categorized into 2 varieties: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that [impact developed](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) plants.<br>
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<br>Young plant insects: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
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<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly referred to as Cut worm. This [insect impacts](https://www.abnnewswire.net/companies/en/31347/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%97-Mission-NewEnergy-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94.html/4) the [seedlings](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will diminished the plant completely.<br>
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<br>Control: This bug can be managed by choosing the larva found around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
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<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This pest destroys the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the organic matters present in the soil and after that concerns the root. The larva attack might eliminate the entire plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The plant with good resistance power can [conquer](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to eliminate the bug.<br>
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<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The severe infection could completely eliminate the plants.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to control the insects.<br>
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<br>Grasshopper: This is [common insect](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) found in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly attacks the plant. The [bug frequently](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) [attacks](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) the young plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
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<br>Pest observed in mature plants:<br>
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<br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
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<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This insect damages 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 pest typically fall down. The presence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
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<br>Control: The Insecticide typically utilized to control this bug is carbofuran.<br>
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<br>Pest of leaf: The common bugs observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
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<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This bug can eat all the leaves of the plant in [short period](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br>
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<br>Control: This can be controlled by selecting the old larvae around the [surface](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) and [discarding](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) the attacked leaves.<br>
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<br>Needle Caterpillar: This [caterpillar](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning sensation when allowed to call with skin as it produces specific chemical substance. [Initially](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) the [bug crowded](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it ages.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the bug can be eliminated just by [soaking](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
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<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is discovered mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. The insect targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.<br>
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<br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
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<br>Mite: Mite likewise assaults the leaf and makes the whole plant weak. The insect existence can be recognized when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, turns red and fall down. The bug can also be spread out through fallen leaves.<br>
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<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br>
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<br>Some awful pest which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
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<br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br>
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<br>Stink Bug: [Sting bug](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is a serious insect which attacks the plant during blossom period so the crop yield completely falls down. This pest is seen around the tropical region.<br>
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<br>The poisonous enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
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<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests commonly happens attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen widely in tropical regions. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and are sprayed at the blooming season.<br>
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