The impact of "Entolek K Planteco®," an Akanthomyces lecanii fungus based biopesticide on different species of non-target fauna was assessed in soybean planting of South-East Kazakhstan using a points based system. Total recorded 89 species of non-targets arthropods, 85 species on all experimental plots, and 86 species on all control plots. 61 collected species that we classified as predators and 48 species pollinators. For indicator species of predators and pollinators, 438 and 449 points were recorded in the experimental and control plots respectively. This method may be more applicable in situations sampling disturbance needs to be minimized and a rapid but less thorough assessment is required. Using a replicated plot design, we experimentally assessed the effects of a biological pesticide on the abundance, species richness and Shannon diversity of beneficial insects in soybeans in South-East Kazakhstan. 2-way ANOVA tests detected no significant effect of the biological pesticide treatment on the abundance of either predators or pollinators. Pairwise t-tests between the each experiment and control plots detected no significant differences in predator or pollinator Shannon diversity index values. Plots had notably similar predator abundance, species richness and Shannon diversity index values. A trial rapid assessment for differences using a point-based system for indicator species showed only small difference among between treatment and control plots. It was concluded that the biopesticide "Entolek K Planteco®" emulsifiable concentrate had no significant negative impact on biodiversity and the number of predators and pollinators. • The impact of "Entolek K Planteco®," an Akanthomyces lecanii fungus based biopesticide on different species of non-target fauna was assessed in soybean planting of South-East Kazakhstan using a points based system. • Total recorded 89 species of non-targets arthropods, 85 species on all experimental plots, and 86 species on all control plots. 61 collected species that we classified as predators and 48 species pollinators. For indicator species of predators and pollinators, 438 and 449 points were recorded in the experimental and control plots respectively. • Using a replicated plot design, we experimentally assessed the effects of a biological pesticide on the abundance, species richness and Shannon diversity of beneficial insects in soybeans in South-East Kazakhstan. 2-way ANOVA tests detected no significant effect of the biological pesticide treatment on the abundance of either predators or pollinators. • Pairwise t-tests between the each experiment and control plots detected no significant differences in predator or pollinator Shannon diversity index values. Plots had notably similar predator abundance, species richness and Shannon diversity index values. A trial rapid assessment for differences using a point-based system for indicator species showed only small difference among between treatment and control plots. • It was concluded that the biopesticide "Entolek K Planteco®" emulsifiable concentrate had no significant negative impact on biodiversity and the number of predators and pollinators. This method may be more applicable in situations sampling disturbance needs to be minimized and a rapid but less thorough assessment is required.
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