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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is gaining importance commercially as the demand of fossil fuels increases greatly and also [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) is an eco-friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is thought about to be an substitute and it is likewise very affordable compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) is dealing with some trouble with bugs and illness. The insects are classified into 2 ranges: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that affect developed plants.<br>
<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly known as Cut worm. This insect affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) plants. If the plant is [impacted](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will shrunk the plant completely.<br>
<br>Control: This pest can be controlled by picking the larva discovered around the plants or by blending the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This [bug damages](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the [organic matters](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) present in the soil and after that pertains to the root. The [larva attack](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) might eliminate the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with great [resistance power](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) can get rid of the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to kill the bug.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura [presence](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) can be identified by biting in the leaves. The serious infection might entirely kill the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are [utilized](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) to manage the pests.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This prevails bug discovered in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly attacks the plant. The bug often attacks the young plant.<br>
<br>Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
<br>Pest observed in fully grown plants:<br>
<br>Pest of Stem: [Ostrinia](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This insect harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this insect normally fall down. The existence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide normally used to control this insect is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The typical bugs [observed](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This bug can eat all the leaves of the plant in brief duration. The [quality](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be managed by picking the old larvae around the surface and discarding the attacked leaves.<br>
<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spines and produces a burning sensation when enabled to call with skin as it produces particular chemical compound. Initially the pest crowded in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it gets older.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated only by [soaking](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate [insecticides](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/).<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This insect is discovered primarily in tropical and subtropical areas. The [insect targets](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the suggestion. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.<br>
<br>Control: The heavy attack can be controlled by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite likewise attacks the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The [insect presence](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) can be determined when the leaf ended up being yellowish, shrinks, turns red and drop. The pest can also be spread out through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive procedures can be done like proper sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some dreadful pest which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
<br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br>
<br>Stink Bug: Sting bug is a major bug which assaults the plant throughout blossom period so the crop yield totally falls down. This bug is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The [hazardous enzyme](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) in the plant diminishes the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides advised for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The pests typically occurs attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen extensively in tropical regions. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) the young fruits and plant tips.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the blooming season.<br>