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<br>Young plant bugs: Cutworm, [Scarabeid](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) Beetle, Army worm, Grasshopper.<br>
<br>Agrotis ipsilon: It is commonly referred to as Cut worm. This insect impacts the seedlings and young [jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) plants. If the plant is impacted by the cutworm, the stem gets cut nearer to the soil surface area and this will the plant entirely.<br>
<br>Control: This pest can be managed by selecting the larva discovered around the plants or by mixing the bran, sawdust with [insecticides](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html).<br>
<br>Scarabaeid Beetle: This insect damages the root of the young plant. Initially, the larva takes in the raw materials present in the soil and after that comes to the root. The larva attack might eliminate the entire plant.<br>
<br>Control: The plant with excellent resistance power can conquer the bug. For heavy attack, insecticides with components carbosulfan and carbofuran can be used to kill the insect.<br>
<br>Army worm: Spodoptera litura presence can be determined by biting in the leaves. The extreme infection could entirely kill the plants.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides are utilized to manage the insects.<br>
<br>Grasshopper: This is common bug discovered in several plants. Valanga nigricornis and Locusta [migratoria commonly](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) attacks the plant. The insect frequently 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 furnacalis, Xyleborus spp.<br>
<br>Ostrinia furnacalis and Xyleborus: This bug harms the [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) stem and it is extensively seen in Indonesia. The stem attacked by this pest typically fall down. The presence can be identified by the larva penetration hole at the stem.<br>
<br>Control: The Insecticide generally used to manage this bug is carbofuran.<br>
<br>Pest of leaf: The typical bugs observed are leaf caterpillar, Neetle caterpillar, Leaf hopper, Mite, Ear corn caterpillar.<br>
<br>Leaf Caterpillar: This insect can eat all the leaves of the plant simply put period. The quality and yield of the seeds get decreased due to the heavy attack.<br>
<br>Control: This can be controlled by picking the old larvae around the surface and throwing away the attacked leaves.<br>
<br>Needle Caterpillar: This caterpillar is covered with spines and produces a burning sensation when allowed to call with skin as it produces particular chemical compound. Initially the [insect crowded](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) in the leaf and then spread out all over the plant when it ages.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the insect can be eliminated only by soaking it in water or [kerosene](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy). The heavy attack can be managed by spraying organophosphate insecticides.<br>
<br>Leaf Hopper: This bug is found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The insect [targets](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) the leaf and draws all the nutrients of the leaf and gets curls at the pointer. Later, the entire leaf dry and pass away.<br>
<br>Control: The heavy attack can be managed by utilizing insecticides like imidachloprid, beta cyfluthrin or carbosulfan.<br>
<br>Mite: Mite likewise attacks the leaf and makes the whole plant weak. The bug presence can be determined when the leaf ended up being yellowish, diminishes, reddens and drop. The pest can likewise be spread out through fallen leaves.<br>
<br>Control: Some preventive procedures can be done like correct sanitation and burning the fallen leaves. Heavy attack can be [treated](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) by spraying insecticides.<br>
<br>Some dreadful insect 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 serious bug which [assaults](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) the plant throughout [blossom duration](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) so the crop yield [totally drops](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). This insect is seen around the tropical region.<br>
<br>The hazardous enzyme in the plant diminishes the whole plant.<br>
<br>Control: Insecticides recommended for this pest is chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, alfamethrin, and [lamda cyhalothrin](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm).<br>
<br>Tip borer caterpillar: The bugs frequently takes place attacks the plant in flowering season and this bug is seen extensively in tropical areas. The [female pest](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) laid the eggs on the tender part of the plant and the young [larvae feed](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) the young fruits and plant suggestions.<br>
<br>Control: Manually, the attacked seeds are suggested to burn. The insecticides like monocrotophos and bensultap are sprayed at the flowering season.<br>