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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) is gaining significance commercially as the need of [fossil fuels](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) increases significantly and likewise [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is an environment-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an excellent fuel replacement and it is likewise extremely economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is facing some problem with bugs and diseases. The pests are [classified](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that affect grown plants.<br>
<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, [Grasshopper](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053).<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is typically called . This insect impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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 bug can be controlled by picking the larva discovered around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This pest damages the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the raw materials present in the soil and after that pertains to the root. The larva attack might eliminate the whole plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with good resistance power can overcome the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and carbofuran can be [utilized](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) to kill the pest.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The severe infection could completely [eliminate](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to control the pests.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is common bug discovered in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria widely assaults the plant. The pest typically assaults the young plant.<br>
<br>Control: The insecticides used 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](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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 generally fall down. The presence can be identified by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide usually utilized to control this bug is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The typical bugs [observed](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) 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 brief period. The quality and yield of the seeds get lowered due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be managed by [picking](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) the old larvae around the surface and discarding the attacked leaves.<br>
<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning sensation when enabled to exposure to skin as it produces particular chemical compound. Initially the [pest crowded](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it ages.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the bug can be eliminated only by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be [controlled](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This pest is discovered mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The insect [targets](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) 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 using insecticides like imidachloprid, beta [cyfluthrin](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite likewise attacks the leaf and makes the whole plant weak. The pest presence can be determined when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, turns red and fall down. The pest can likewise be spread out through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like proper sanitation and [burning](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some dreadful bug 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 severe insect which attacks the plant during blossom duration so the crop yield entirely falls down. This bug is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The harmful enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs commonly takes place attacks the plant in blooming season and this insect is seen widely in [tropical regions](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy). The female [insect laid](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.<br>