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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) is gaining significance [commercially](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) as the demand of fossil fuels increases tremendously and likewise [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is an eco-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an excellent fuel [substitute](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) and it is likewise extremely affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is facing some trouble with bugs and diseases. The bugs are categorized into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that impact grown plants.<br>
<br>Young plant insects: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is typically understood as Cut worm. This bug 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 entirely.<br>
<br>Control: This pest can be managed by picking the [larva discovered](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) around the plants or by blending the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This insect damages the root of the young plant. Initially, the [larva consumes](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the natural matters present in the soil and then pertains to the root. The larva attack might kill the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can overcome the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to kill the bug.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The [extreme infection](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) might entirely kill the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are used to manage the insects.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is common bug found in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria widely assaults the plant. The [pest typically](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) attacks the young plant.<br>
<br>Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
<br>[Pest observed](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) in mature plants:<br>
<br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This insect damages the [jatropha curcas](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) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest usually drop. The presence can be [recognized](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide typically used to manage this bug is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The typical bugs observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can consume all the leaves of the plant in brief period. The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be managed by the old larvae around the surface area and tossing away the [assaulted leaves](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy).<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 certain chemical compound. Initially the [insect crowded](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) in the leaf and after that spread out all over the plant when it grows older.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be killed just by soaking it in water or [kerosene](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). The heavy attack can be controlled by [spraying organophosphate](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) insecticides.<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. The pest targets the leaf and sucks all the [nutrients](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) of the leaf and gets curls at the idea. 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 also [attacks](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) the leaf and makes the whole plant weak. The pest existence can be [identified](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, shrinks, turns red and drop. The pest can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be simulated proper sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some awful 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 serious bug which attacks the plant throughout bloom duration so the crop yield entirely falls down. This pest is seen around the tropical area.<br>
<br>The poisonous enzyme in the plant [diminishes](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides advised for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests frequently occurs attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen commonly in tropical regions. The female insect laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant tips.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are advised to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.<br>