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<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is frequently called Cut worm. This bug impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the [soil surface](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) area and this will shrunk the plant completely.<br>
<br>Control: This insect can be [controlled](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) by selecting the larva discovered around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with insecticides.<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This bug ruins the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the raw materials present in the soil and after that concerns the root. The larva attack might eliminate the whole plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with good resistance power can get rid of the pest. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and carbofuran can be utilized to eliminate the pest.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura existence can be identified by biting in the leaves. The severe infection could completely eliminate the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to [control](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) the bugs.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This [prevails bug](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) found in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly assaults the plant. The [insect typically](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) attacks the young plant.<br>
<br>Control: The insecticides utilized betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.<br>
<br>[Pest observed](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) in fully grown plants:<br>
<br>Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This pest harms the [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) stem and it is commonly seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest usually drop. The existence can be recognized by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The [Insecticide](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) normally used to [control](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) this pest is [carbofuran](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy).<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The common insects observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This pest can eat all the leaves of the plant simply put period. The quality and yield of the seeds get reduced due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be controlled by selecting 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 specific chemical substance. Initially the bug crowded in the leaf and after that spread all over the plant when it gets older.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the pest can be eliminated only by soaking it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate [insecticides](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).<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This insect is found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The bug targets the leaf and draws all the [nutrients](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) of the leaf and gets curls at the tip. Later, the entire [leaf dry](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) and die.<br>
<br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite also attacks the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The bug existence can be when the leaf ended up being yellow-colored, shrinks, reddens and drop. The bug can also be spread through fallen leaves.<br>
<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>
<br>Some terrible bug which attacks flower and fruit are, Stink bug (Nezara viridula)<br>
<br>Chrysocoris javanus, Tip borer caterpillar.<br>
<br>Stink Bug: [Sting bug](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) is a serious insect which attacks the plant during [blossom period](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) so the crop yield totally falls down. This insect is seen around the tropical area.<br>
<br>The toxic enzyme in the plant shrinks the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides recommended for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The insects frequently happens attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen widely in tropical areas. The female insect laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young larvae feed the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are recommended to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.<br>