Infestation Profile of Aedes Mosquitoes in Multi-Storey Buildings in Selangor, Malaysia

The aim of the present study was therefore to determine the infestation profile (IP) by performing entomological surveillance activities in apartments and flats within Subang Jaya, Selangor. Results implied that Ae.albopictus was dominant in both types of multi-storey buildings (IP=60%). Interestingly, Ae.aegypti (IP=20%) were found outdoors in flats. In addition, flats tended to display high ovitrap index (OI= 16.7%) compared to apartments (OI=6.06), based on mosquito density analysis. There was however, no significant difference in the container preference in both types of multi-storey buildings. As a conclusion, Aedes mosquitoes in the environment could consequentially lead to an increase in the transmission level of dengue in these type of houses.