Industrial hotspot: Infestation of invasive <i>Aedes aegypti</i> and <i>Aedes albopictus</i> in Puducherry, India

Surveillance on Aedes density is important in determining factors related to dengue transmission, in order to prioritise areas and seasons for vector control. Aedes mosquito populations in industrial settings pose a serious threat to public health. Appropriate surveillance and control strategies need to be framed for such large non-residential areas at a policy level. Combining environmental management techniques, innovative vector control methods and community engagement may help reduce the health concerns associated with Aedes in these complex industrial settings.