Borneo — Product Description

Active Ingredient:

Borneo is a selective acaricide / miticide formulated to control mite pests. It is especially effective against eggs, larvae, and nymphs of mites.
It inhibits chitin synthesis in mites, preventing proper moulting / formation of exoskeleton in immature stages.
It reduces reproduction in female adult mites (though its primary effect is on young stages).

Feature	Benefit
Effective against early mite stages	Controlling eggs, larvae, nymphs helps prevent population build-up.
Long residual action	Provides protection lasting a long period (≈ 45-60 days under favourable conditions).
Translaminar action	Penetrates to underside of leaves to reach mites hidden there.
Rainfast / weather-tolerant	Spray remains effective even after several hours of rain.
Selective and safer for beneficials	Designed to have low toxicity to many beneficial insects when used correctly.

Pests:
Red spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), yellow mites, and other mite species.
Crops:
Commonly used in tomato, brinjal (eggplant), chilli, cotton, tea, and other vegetables & fruits.

Crop or Situation	Dosage / Rate	Notes
General vegetable / protected tomato / brinjal	25-30 ml per 100 L water; increase to ~ 35 ml/100 L when mite infestation is high.
Per acre (field crops)	~ 120-140 ml per acre (depending on crop & water volume) for thorough foliar coverage.
Brinjal / Tea	160 ml per acre (or per hectare/appropriate area; with suitable water volume) when mites are first observed.

Timing: Apply at early stage of mite infestation, when population reaches threshold (e.g. 3-5 mites per leaf) to get best results.

Not effective on adult mites—primary effect is on immature stages.
For best performance, ensure good leaf coverage, especially under leaves.
Use in compliance with crop label, Pre-harvest Interval (PHI), and safety gear.
Avoid repeated use without rotation to reduce risk of resistance. Borneo is considered newer and resistance not yet widespread, but still use in integrated pest management