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[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is gaining significance commercially as the need of nonrenewable fuel [sources increases](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) tremendously and likewise [Jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is an environmentally friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an exceptional fuel substitute and it is likewise extremely affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) is dealing with some trouble with insects and diseases. The pests are [categorized](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) into two ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that impact developed plants.
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Young plant insects: Cutworm, [Scarabeid](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly known as Cut worm. This insect impacts the seedlings and young [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the [soil surface](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) area and this will shrunk the plant completely.
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Control: This bug can be controlled by choosing the larva found around the plants or by blending the bran, sawdust with insecticides.
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Scarabaeid Beetle: This [insect damages](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the organic matters present in the soil and after that pertains to the root. The larva attack might kill the whole plant.
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Control: The plant with great resistance power can conquer the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to eliminate the insect.
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Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be determined by biting in the leaves. The [severe infection](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) might completely kill the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are used to manage the pests.
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Grasshopper: This is common bug discovered in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria widely assaults the plant. The pest often assaults the young plant.
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Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.
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Pest observed in mature plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.
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Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This insect harms the [Jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this insect typically fall down. The existence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide typically used to manage this pest is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The typical bugs [observed](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn [caterpillar](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/).
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Leaf Caterpillar: This pest can consume all the leaves of the plant in other words duration. The quality and yield of the seeds get decreased due to the heavy attack.
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Control: This can be controlled by picking the old larvae around the and tossing away the attacked leaves.
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Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is [covered](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) with spines and produces a burning feeling when allowed to call with skin as it produces specific chemical compound. Initially the insect crowded in the leaf and after that spread out all over the plant when it ages.
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Control: Manually, the pest can be eliminated just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate insecticides.
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Leaf Hopper: This insect is found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The bug targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the suggestion. Later, the entire [leaf dry](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) and pass away.
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Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.
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Mite: Mite also assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The bug presence can be identified when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, reddens and drop. The insect can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some preventive measures can be done like appropriate sanitation and burning the [fallen leaves](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.
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Some dreadful pest which assaults flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)
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Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.
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Stink Bug: [Sting bug](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is a major insect which attacks the plant throughout [bloom period](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) so the crop yield completely drops. This insect is seen around the tropical area.
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The toxic enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.
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Control: Insecticides recommended for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs typically takes place attacks the plant in blooming season and this insect is seen extensively in [tropical](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) areas. The [female insect](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant suggestions.
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Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the [blooming season](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).
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