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Young plant insects: Cutworm, Scarabeid Beetle, Army worm, .
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Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly referred to as Cut worm. This insect affects the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface and this will shrunk the plant completely.
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Control: This insect can be managed by picking 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 consumes the raw materials present in the soil and then [concerns](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) the root. The [larva attack](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) might kill the entire plant.
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Control: The plant with excellent resistance power can [conquer](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with parts carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to [eliminate](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) the insect.
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Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be recognized by biting in the leaves. The extreme infection could completely kill the plants.
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Control: Insecticides are utilized to manage the bugs.
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Grasshopper: This is typical pest found in numerous plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta migratoria commonly assaults the plant. The pest typically assaults the young plant.
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Control: The insecticides used betacyfluthrin, cypermethrin, thiodicarb, MIPC, and fipronil.
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[Pest observed](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) in mature plants:
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Pest of Stem: Ostrinia furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.
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Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [Jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem assaulted by this pest generally fall down. The existence can be identified by the larva penetration hole at the stem.
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Control: The Insecticide normally used to control this pest is carbofuran.
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Pest of leaf: The common bugs observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.
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Leaf Caterpillar: This pest can eat all the leaves of the plant simply put period. The quality and yield of the seeds get minimized due to the heavy attack.
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Control: This can be managed by choosing the old larvae around the surface area and getting rid of the assaulted leaves.
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Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spinal columns and produces a burning feeling when allowed to contact with skin as it produces certain chemical compound. Initially the bug crowded in the leaf and then spread all over the plant when it gets older.
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Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated just by [soaking](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) it in water or kerosene. The heavy attack can be controlled by spraying organophosphate insecticides.
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Leaf Hopper: This bug is found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas. The insect targets the leaf and sucks all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the pointer. Later, the entire leaf dry and die.
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Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.
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Mite: Mite likewise assaults the leaf and makes the entire plant weak. The [pest presence](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) can be [recognized](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) when the leaf ended up being yellowish, diminishes, turns red and drop. The pest can also be spread out through fallen leaves.
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Control: Some preventive steps can be simulated appropriate sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be dealt with by spraying insecticides.
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Some terrible insect 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 severe insect which attacks the plant throughout [blossom period](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) so the crop yield totally drops. This pest is seen around the tropical area.
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The harmful enzyme in the plant diminishes the entire plant.
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Control: Insecticides suggested for this bug is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and lamda cyhalothrin.
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Tip borer caterpillar: The [pests frequently](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) happens attacks the plant in blooming season and this bug is seen widely in [tropical](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) areas. The female pest laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) the young fruits and plant pointers.
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Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like [monocrotophos](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) and bensultap are sprayed at the [blooming season](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price).
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