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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 enormously and likewise [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is an environment-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an exceptional fuel alternative and it is also extremely economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is facing some trouble with pests and illness. The pests are categorized into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that affect developed plants.<br>
<br>Young plant insects: Cutworm, [Scarabeid](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly referred to as Cut worm. This pest impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](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 [impacted](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will shrunk the plant completely.<br>
<br>Control: This insect can be controlled by picking the larva discovered around the plants or by blending 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 concerns the root. The [larva attack](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) may kill the whole plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with excellent resistance power can get rid of the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with [elements carbosulfan](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) and carbofuran can be used to kill the insect.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be identified by biting in the leaves. The [severe infection](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) could entirely eliminate the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to [control](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) the pests.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is typical pest discovered in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively assaults the plant. The pest 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: furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug damages the [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) stem and it is widely seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest normally fall down. The existence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide usually [utilized](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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 pest can consume all the leaves of the plant in short duration. The quality and yield of the seeds get [lowered](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be managed by choosing the old larvae around the surface and discarding the [assaulted leaves](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd).<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 [insect crowded](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) in the leaf and then spread all over the plant when it gets older.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated only by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate [insecticides](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited).<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is found primarily in tropical and subtropical areas. The bug targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the pointer. 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](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/).<br>
<br>Mite: Mite likewise [attacks](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The [insect existence](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) can be [recognized](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) when the leaf become yellow-colored, shrinks, [reddens](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) and drop. The insect can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be simulated correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some terrible 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 bug which assaults the plant throughout blossom duration so the crop yield entirely falls down. This bug is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The poisonous enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides recommended for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The insects typically occurs attacks the plant in flowering season and this insect is seen commonly in tropical areas. The female insect laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant ideas.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.<br>
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