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[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) is gaining value commercially as the need of fossil fuels increases enormously and also [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) is an environmentally friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an excellent fuel substitute and it is likewise extremely economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) is facing some trouble with insects and diseases. The bugs are categorized into 2 ranges: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that impact developed plants.
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Young plant pests: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is [frequently understood](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) as Cut worm. This pest affects the seedlings and young [Jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface and this will diminished the plant completely.
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Control: This insect can be controlled by selecting the larva found around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.
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Scarabaeid Beetle: This bug destroys the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the [organic](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) matters present in the soil and after that concerns the root. The larva attack may kill the entire plant.
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Control: The plant with good [resistance power](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) can conquer the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to kill the bug.
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Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be determined by biting in the leaves. The serious infection could entirely kill the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are used to control the bugs.
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Grasshopper: This is common bug discovered in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria [extensively attacks](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) the plant. The insect typically attacks the young plant.
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Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.
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Pest observed in fully grown plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, [Xyleborus spp](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb).
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Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug damages the [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) stem and it is commonly seen in . The stem assaulted by this bug typically drop. The presence can be determined by the larva penetration hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide typically utilized to control this pest is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The typical pests [observed](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn [caterpillar](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/).
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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 [managed](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) by choosing the old larvae around the surface area and tossing away the assaulted leaves.
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Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spines and produces a [burning sensation](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) when enabled to [exposure](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) to skin as it produces certain chemical compound. Initially the bug crowded in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it grows older.
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Control: Manually, the insect can be killed just by [soaking](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.
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Leaf Hopper: This pest is found mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. The bug targets the leaf and sucks all the [nutrients](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.
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Control: The heavy attack can be controlled by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.
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Mite: Mite likewise assaults the leaf and makes the whole plant weak. The pest existence can be determined when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, diminishes, turns red and drop. The insect can also be spread out through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some preventive measures can be done like appropriate sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.
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Some dreadful insect which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)
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Chrysocoris javanus, Tip [borer caterpillar](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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Stink Bug: Sting bug is a serious pest which attacks the plant during bloom period so the crop yield completely falls down. This insect is seen around the tropical area.
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The toxic enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.
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Control: [Insecticides recommended](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs typically occurs attacks the plant in flowering season and this pest is seen widely in tropical regions. The female [pest laid](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) 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 assaulted seeds are advised to burn. The insecticides like [monocrotophos](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.
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