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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is gaining value commercially as the demand of fossil fuels increases significantly and also [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) is an environment-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an exceptional fuel alternative and it is also very economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) is dealing with some difficulty with pests and [diseases](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy). The pests are classified into two ranges: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that affect matured plants.<br> |
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<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br> |
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<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is [commonly understood](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) as Cut worm. This pest affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface and this will shrunk the plant entirely.<br> |
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<br>Control: This insect can be managed by selecting the larva found around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br> |
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<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This pest damages the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the raw materials present in the soil and then concerns the root. The larva attack may kill the whole plant.<br> |
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<br>Control: The plant with good [resistance power](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) can overcome the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with [components carbosulfan](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) and [carbofuran](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) can be used to kill the pest.<br> |
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<br>Army worm: [Spodoptera litura](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) [presence](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) can be determined by biting in the leaves. The [severe infection](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) could completely kill the plants.<br> |
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<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to manage the bugs.<br> |
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<br>Grasshopper: This is typical insect found in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria widely attacks the plant. The bug typically assaults the young plant.<br> |
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<br>Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br> |
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<br>[Pest observed](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) in fully grown plants:<br> |
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<br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br> |
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<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) stem and it is widely seen in Indonesia. The [stem attacked](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) by this pest typically fall down. The existence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br> |
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<br>Control: The Insecticide usually used to control this bug is carbofuran.<br> |
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<br>Pest of leaf: The common pests observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn [caterpillar](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/).<br> |
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<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This bug can eat all the leaves of the plant in brief period. The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br> |
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<br>Control: This can be managed by choosing the old larvae around the surface area and throwing away the assaulted leaves.<br> |
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<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spines and produces a burning experience when enabled to contact with skin as it produces particular chemical substance. Initially the [insect crowded](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it ages.<br> |
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<br>Control: Manually, the bug can be killed just by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br> |
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<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is discovered primarily in tropical and [subtropical regions](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/). The pest [targets](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the [suggestion](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb). Later, the entire leaf dry and die.<br> |
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<br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br> |
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<br>Mite: Mite likewise assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The bug existence can be determined when the leaf become yellowish, shrinks, and fall down. The bug can also be spread through [fallen leaves](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd).<br> |
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<br>Control: Some preventive procedures can be simulated correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.<br> |
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<br>Some dreadful pest which assaults flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br> |
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<br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br> |
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<br>Stink Bug: Sting bug is a serious pest which assaults the plant throughout blossom period so the crop yield entirely drops. This insect is seen around the tropical area.<br> |
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<br>The toxic enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.<br> |
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<br>Control: Insecticides recommended for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br> |
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<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests commonly occurs attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen commonly in tropical regions. The female insect laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br> |
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<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.<br> |
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