Transposon is a class of mobile repetitive DNA segments in the genome. Many studies found that transposons constitute a significant component of eukaryotic genomes. They are the main driving force of genomic and phenotypic evolution, and have an important contribution to the evolution of gene regulatory networks. Transposon mobility in the genome makes them an attractive tool in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology, especially in transgenic technology. In this review, we introduced the distribution, types and functions of transposons in the insects, reviewed the application and examples of insect transposons in transgenic techniques, and discussed the transgenic security and stability of transposon.