As new insecticides for cotton pests are developed, it is important that the cotton industry has its own independent assessment of their effect on beneficial fauna. This research allows an understanding of the role and fit of new products in integrated pest management. At the same time existing products are being advanced with lower rates (half and quarter) being trailed as a means of reducing a product's impact on beneficials while still achieving satisfactory pest control. Here we detail the effects of new and existing products on some common beneficial arthropods and pests in cotton, using a common industry standard product for comparison.