The chlorinated diphyenyl compound, diflubenzuron, is an insect growth regulator. Diflubenzuron is a benzoylphenyl urea used on forest and field crops to selectively control insects and parasites. Principal target insect species are the gypsy moth, forest tent caterpiller, several evergreen eating moths, and the boll weevil. It is also used as a larvae control chemical in mushroom operations and animal houses.