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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 getting importance commercially as the demand of fossil fuels increases enormously and likewise [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 outstanding fuel substitute and it is also very economical compared to other fuels. Recently, [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is facing some trouble with bugs and illness. The insects are classified into two ranges: Pest that affect young plants and Pest that [affect developed](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) plants.
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Young plant pests: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is frequently referred to as Cut worm. This insect affects the [seedlings](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) and young [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) 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.
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Control: This pest can be controlled by choosing the larva discovered 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 takes in the organic matters present in the soil and then comes to the root. The [larva attack](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) might eliminate the whole plant.
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Control: The plant with [excellent resistance](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) power can conquer the insect. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to kill the insect.
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Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be determined by biting in the leaves. The extreme infection might entirely eliminate the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are used to control the [insects](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL).
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Grasshopper: This is common pest discovered in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria extensively assaults the plant. The pest often 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 mature plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.
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[Ostrinia furnacalis](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) stem and it is widely seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this insect usually fall down. The presence can be recognized by the hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide generally utilized to manage this bug is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The [common bugs](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) 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 simply put [duration](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). The quality and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the heavy attack.
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Control: This can be managed by selecting the old larvae around the surface area and throwing away the [assaulted leaves](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited).
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Needle Caterpillar: This [caterpillar](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning sensation when enabled to exposure to skin as it produces certain chemical substance. Initially the [bug crowded](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) in the leaf and then spread all over the plant when it gets older.
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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.
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Leaf Hopper: This pest is found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The insect targets the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the idea. Later, the entire leaf dry and die.
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Control: The heavy attack can be [managed](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or [carbosulfan](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy).
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Mite: Mite also assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The insect existence can be determined when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, shrinks, turns red and drop. The pest can likewise be spread out through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some preventive steps can be simulated correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be treated by spraying insecticides.
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Some terrible pest which assaults flower and fruit are, Stink bug (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 duration so the crop yield completely falls down. This insect is seen around the tropical region.
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The harmful enzyme in the plant [diminishes](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) the entire plant.
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Control: Insecticides recommended for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The pests frequently occurs attacks the plant in flowering season and this bug is seen widely in [tropical regions](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd). The female pest laid 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 attacked seeds are [advised](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.
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