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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is gaining importance commercially as the need of fossil fuels increases tremendously and also [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is an eco-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an outstanding fuel replacement and it is also really affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) is facing some trouble with insects and [diseases](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm). The pests are classified into 2 varieties: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that impact matured plants.<br>
<br>Young plant pests: Cutworm, [Scarabeid](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly referred to as Cut worm. This pest affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) plants. If the plant is impacted 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 discovered around the plants or by mixing the bran, with insecticides.<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This pest destroys the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the natural matters present in the soil and then concerns the root. The larva attack may eliminate the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with great [resistance power](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) can conquer the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with elements carbosulfan and [carbofuran](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) can be used to kill the bug.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be [identified](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) by biting in the leaves. The [severe infection](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) could completely kill the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are used to control the bugs.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is common insect [discovered](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and [Locusta](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) migratoria extensively assaults the plant. The bug often 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 insect harms the [Jatropha](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) stem and it is commonly seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this bug typically fall down. The existence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide normally used to control this pest is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The typical pests observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This bug can eat all the leaves of the plant in other words period. The [quality](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be managed by choosing the old larvae around the surface area and getting rid of the attacked leaves.<br>
<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning sensation when permitted to exposure to skin as it produces particular chemical substance. Initially the bug crowded in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it ages.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the bug can be killed only by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This pest is discovered mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The [insect targets](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the idea. Later, the entire leaf dry and die.<br>
<br>Control: The heavy attack can be controlled by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite also assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The insect existence can be identified when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, diminishes, turns red and fall down. The bug can likewise be spread out through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive procedures can be done like appropriate sanitation and burning the [fallen leaves](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html). Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some dreadful insect 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 major bug which attacks the plant throughout bloom duration so the crop yield entirely drops. This insect is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The harmful enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides advised for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and [lamda cyhalothrin](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy).<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The insects commonly occurs [attacks](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 plant in blooming season and this insect is seen [extensively](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) in tropical regions. The female insect laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the young fruits and plant tips.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are advised to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the [blooming season](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889).<br>