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<br>[Jatropha](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) is getting importance commercially as the need of nonrenewable fuel sources increases significantly and also [Jatropha](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) is an eco-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an excellent fuel replacement and it is also really [economical compared](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) is facing some [difficulty](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) with bugs and diseases. The pests are [categorized](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) into 2 ranges: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that impact developed 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 frequently referred to as Cut worm. This pest affects the seedlings and young [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will shrunk the plant totally.<br>
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<br>Control: This insect can be managed by picking the larva found around the plants or by blending the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
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<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This bug ruins the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the [natural matters](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) present in the soil and then comes to the root. The larva attack might eliminate the whole plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The plant with great resistance power can get rid of the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and can be [utilized](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) to kill the bug.<br>
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<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be [identified](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) by biting in the leaves. The serious infection could entirely eliminate the plants.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to [control](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) the insects.<br>
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<br>Grasshopper: This is common bug found in a number of plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly attacks the plant. The pest typically assaults the young plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The [insecticides](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
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<br>Pest observed 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 damages 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 bug normally drop. The existence can be identified by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
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<br>Control: The Insecticide generally utilized to control this insect is carbofuran.<br>
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<br>Pest of leaf: The typical bugs observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
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<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This pest can [consume](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) all the leaves of the plant in brief period. The quality and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the heavy attack.<br>
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<br>Control: This can be controlled by selecting the old larvae around the surface and getting rid of the attacked leaves.<br>
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<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning sensation when enabled to [exposure](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) to skin as it produces particular chemical substance. Initially the [insect crowded](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it gets older.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the bug can be eliminated just by soaking it in water or [kerosene](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
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<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is discovered mostly in [tropical](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) and subtropical areas. The pest targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. Later, the whole 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 also assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The [bug presence](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) can be determined when the leaf become yellowish, diminishes, turns red and drop. The insect can also be spread out through [fallen leaves](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053).<br>
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<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be done like correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
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<br>Some dreadful bug 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 duration so the crop yield entirely falls down. This insect is seen around the tropical area.<br>
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<br>The harmful enzyme in the plant shrinks the whole plant.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
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<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests commonly takes place attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen widely in tropical areas. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant ideas.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the assaulted seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.<br>
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