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 <br>[Jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is [acquiring](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) value commercially as the need of fossil fuels increases greatly and also [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is an [environment-friendly energy](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an outstanding fuel alternative and it is also very cost-effective compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is dealing with some problem with insects and diseases. The pests are classified into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that affect developed plants.<br>
 <br>Young plant pests: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
 <br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly known as Cut worm. This pest [impacts](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) the [seedlings](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) 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 entirely.<br>
 <br>Control: This pest can be managed by picking the larva found around the plants or by blending the bran, sawdust with [insecticides](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html).<br>
 <br>[Scarabaeid](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) Beetle: This [insect damages](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the  matters present in the soil and then concerns the root. The larva attack might kill the entire plant.<br>
 <br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can conquer the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to kill the insect.<br>
 <br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be determined by biting in the leaves. The serious infection could completely [eliminate](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) the plants.<br>
 <br>Control: Insecticides are used to manage the pests.<br>
 <br>Grasshopper: This is common bug discovered in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively attacks the plant. The bug 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: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
 <br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This pest damages the [Jatropha stem](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) and it is commonly seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this pest generally drop. The existence can be [determined](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
 <br>Control: The Insecticide generally used to control this pest is carbofuran.<br>
 <br>Pest of leaf: The common insects observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
 <br>Leaf Caterpillar: This pest can eat all the leaves of the plant simply put period. The quality and yield of the seeds get lowered due to the heavy attack.<br>
 <br>Control: This can be controlled by selecting the old larvae around the surface and throwing away the attacked leaves.<br>
 <br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is [covered](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) with spines and produces a burning experience when allowed to exposure to skin as it produces specific chemical compound. Initially the [pest crowded](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it ages.<br>
 <br>Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
 <br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas. The insect targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. 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.<br>
 <br>Mite: Mite also attacks the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The bug presence can be [recognized](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, shrinks, [reddens](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) and drop. The bug can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
 <br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like proper sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br>
 <br>Some dreadful insect which assaults flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
 <br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br>
 <br>Stink Bug: Sting bug is a major pest which [attacks](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) the plant during blossom duration so the crop yield completely drops. This bug is seen around the tropical region.<br>
 <br>The poisonous enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.<br>
 <br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
 <br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests typically takes place attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen widely in [tropical](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) areas. The female bug laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant pointers.<br>
 <br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are advised to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.<br>