The discovery of six Asian tiger mosquitos on a farm in Queensland has marked the first time the invasive ‘super pest’ has been detected in Australia. 

The worrying discovery was made during routine monitoring near Bamaga in Far North Queensland and has sparked an urgent warning from health authorities. 

Officers will launch spraying operations across the Cape York Peninsula in an effort to wipe out the mosquitos, which can inflict a painful bite. 

Aussies are being urged to reduce standing water around homes, wear protective clothing and use insect repellent to help stop the pest from spreading.

The species is native to Southeast Asia but have since spread to parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific, mostly due to international travel. 

The Asian tiger mosquito is a small, black mosquito with distinctive white stripes, including a single white line running down its back. 

The species is known for being particularly aggressive and is active during the day, often delivering a painful bite.  

Worryingly, the mosquitoes can also carry and transmit viral diseases such as dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya.

The discovery of six Asian tiger mosquitos on a farm in Queensland has marked the first time the invasive ‘super pest’ has been detected in Australia (stock(

The worrying discovery was made during routine monitoring near Bamaga in Far North Queensland (pictured) and has sparked an urgent warning from health authorities