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[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is gaining value commercially as the demand of nonrenewable fuel sources increases significantly and likewise [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is an eco-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an exceptional fuel substitute and it is likewise very economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) is dealing with some problem with pests and diseases. The pests are classified into two varieties: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that impact grown plants.
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Young plant insects: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is typically called Cut worm. This bug affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface and this will diminished the plant totally.
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Control: This pest can be managed by selecting the [larva discovered](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.
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Scarabaeid Beetle: This pest destroys the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the raw materials present in the soil and after that pertains to the root. The larva attack may kill the entire plant.
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Control: The plant with excellent resistance power can overcome the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with elements carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to kill the insect.
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Army worm: [Spodoptera litura](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) existence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The severe infection might totally kill the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are used to control the insects.
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Grasshopper: This prevails bug discovered in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively attacks the plant. The pest frequently [assaults](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) the young plant.
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Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and [fipronil](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/).
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[Pest observed](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) in mature plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.
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Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This pest damages the [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) stem and it is [extensively](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) seen in Indonesia. The [stem attacked](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) by this bug typically fall down. The presence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide generally used to control this insect is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The typical insects observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.
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Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can eat all the leaves of the plant in other words duration. The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.
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Control: This can be controlled by picking the old larvae around the surface and getting rid of the assaulted leaves.
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Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a [burning sensation](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) when allowed to exposure to skin as it produces certain 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 out all over the plant when it ages.
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Control: Manually, the insect can be [eliminated](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) only by [soaking](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.
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Leaf Hopper: This insect is found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The pest targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the suggestion. Later, the entire leaf dry and die.
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Control: The [heavy attack](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) can be controlled by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta [cyfluthrin](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) or carbosulfan.
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Mite: Mite also assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The pest existence can be determined when the leaf become yellow-colored, shrinks, reddens and drop. The bug can also be spread through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some preventive measures can be simulated proper sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by [spraying insecticides](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608).
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Some awful pest which attacks flower and fruit are, [Stink bug](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) (Nezara viridula)
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Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.
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Stink Bug: Sting bug is a serious pest which assaults the plant during blossom period so the crop yield entirely falls down. This pest is seen around the tropical region.
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The harmful enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.
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Control: [Insecticides recommended](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) for this insect is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The insects frequently takes place attacks the plant in flowering season and this pest 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 .
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Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.
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