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+<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is acquiring importance commercially as the demand of nonrenewable fuel [sources](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) increases significantly and also [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is an environment-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an outstanding fuel alternative and it is also really affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) is dealing with some problem with pests and illness. The bugs are classified into two varieties: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that affect grown plants.<br>
+<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
+<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly called Cut worm. This insect affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will diminished the plant completely.<br>
+<br>Control: This bug can be controlled by choosing the  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 takes in the natural matters present in the soil and after that concerns the root. The larva attack might eliminate the whole plant.<br>
+<br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can get rid of the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to kill the insect.<br>
+<br>Army worm: [Spodoptera litura](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) existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The severe infection might [totally](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) kill the plants.<br>
+<br>Control: Insecticides are used to control the bugs.<br>
+<br>Grasshopper: This is common pest found in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively assaults the plant. The insect frequently 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](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) and Xyleborus: This insect damages the [Jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) stem and it is widely seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest generally drop. The presence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
+<br>Control: The Insecticide normally used to control this insect is carbofuran.<br>
+<br>Pest of leaf: The [typical insects](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) [observed](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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 duration. The [quality](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br>
+<br>Control: This can be controlled by choosing the old larvae around the surface and [throwing](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) away the attacked leaves.<br>
+<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spines and produces a burning sensation when enabled to contact with skin as it produces specific chemical compound. Initially the [pest crowded](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it ages.<br>
+<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be killed just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
+<br>Leaf Hopper: This insect is found mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. The insect targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the pointer. Later, the entire leaf dry and die.<br>
+<br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
+<br>Mite: Mite also attacks the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The pest presence can be recognized when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, turns red and drop. The pest can also be spread out through [fallen leaves](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608).<br>
+<br>Control: Some [preventive steps](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) can be done like proper sanitation and burning the [fallen leaves](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). Heavy attack can be treated 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 assaults the plant throughout bloom duration so the crop yield completely falls down. This pest is seen around the tropical region.<br>
+<br>The toxic enzyme in the plant [shrinks](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) the whole plant.<br>
+<br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
+<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests commonly occurs attacks the plant in flowering season and this pest is seen commonly in tropical regions. The female [pest laid](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed 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 [flowering season](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053).<br>