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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) is acquiring importance commercially as the demand of fossil fuels increases tremendously and also [Jatropha](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is an environmentally friendly energy plantation. Plantation of this plant is considered to be an exceptional fuel replacement and it is likewise very economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is dealing with some problem with pests and [diseases](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy). The insects are classified into two varieties: Pest that impact young plants and Pest that impact 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 referred to as Cut worm. This bug impacts the seedlings and young [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plants. If the plant is affected by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will shrunk the plant entirely.<br>
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<br>Control: This bug can be controlled by selecting the larva found around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
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<br>[Scarabaeid](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) Beetle: This pest destroys the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva consumes the organic matters present in the soil and after that comes to the root. The larva attack might eliminate the entire plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The plant with good resistance power can overcome the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and [carbofuran](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) can be used to kill the bug.<br>
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<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The serious [infection](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) could totally kill the plants.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides are used to control the bugs.<br>
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<br>Grasshopper: This prevails insect [discovered](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) in several plants. [Valanga nigricornis](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) and Locusta migratoria commonly assaults the plant. The bug frequently attacks the young plant.<br>
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<br>Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
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<br>[Pest observed](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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 curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) stem and it is commonly seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this insect typically drop. The existence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
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<br>Control: The Insecticide generally used to control this insect is carbofuran.<br>
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<br>Pest of leaf: The common insects observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, [Ear corn](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) caterpillar.<br>
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<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This bug can eat all the leaves of the plant in brief duration. The quality and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the heavy attack.<br>
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<br>Control: This can be managed by picking the old larvae around the surface and discarding the attacked leaves.<br>
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<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 substance. Initially the [bug crowded](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it grows older.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the pest can be eliminated only by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate [insecticides](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608).<br>
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<br>Leaf Hopper: This pest is found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas. The [pest targets](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.<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 attacks 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 yellow-colored, shrinks, reddens and drop. The pest can likewise be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
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<br>Control: Some preventive measures can be simulated proper sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.<br>
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<br>Some terrible insect 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 severe pest which attacks the plant throughout bloom period so the crop yield completely falls down. This bug is seen around the [tropical](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) area.<br>
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<br>The hazardous enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.<br>
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<br>Control: Insecticides suggested for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and [lamda cyhalothrin](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/).<br>
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<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs commonly occurs attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen extensively in [tropical](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) areas. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant pointers.<br>
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<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like [monocrotophos](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) and bensultap are at the blooming season.<br>
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