This experiment analysed the impact of human settlements upon Aedes albopictus populations. Surveys were conducted in natural environments (twice-logged forest) and human settlements in oil palm and logged forest. At each study site, three surveys were conducted:

1) Aquatic Habitat Survey: within the study area, all bodies of water were analysed for abiotic characteristics – container type, water volume, air temperature, water temperature, canopy cover and turbidity.
2) Larval Survey: for each body of water, the number of and stage of larvae/pupae was recorded. Larvae/pupae were extracted from the water, reared to adults and Ae. albopictus were identified.
3) Adult Population Survey: human landing catches were conducted to collect Ae. albopictus adults. Abundance and sex ratio was recorded for each location, and the wing span of each individual was taken.