S-Hydroprene is an insecticide used against cockroaches, beetles, and moths. S- Hydroprene belongs to the class of insecticides known as insect growth regulators. S-Hydroprene disrupts normal development and molting of insects by mimicking hormones produced by immature insects. S-Hydroprene causes different effects on different insects. It may cause adult sterility, physical body changes, water loss, and premature death. S-hydroprene is currently used indoors, and therefore are not expected to pose a risk to the environment.

Hydroprene is a synthetic version of the insect hormone that regulates growth and development. Hydroprene can be considered as an alternative to conventional insecticides because of its specific activity against immature insect stages, low persistence in the environment, and virtually non-toxic effects on mammals. Hydroprene products are used on a variety of indoor sites including homes, offices, warehouses, restaurants, hospitals, and greenhouses.