# Infestation on The No Agenda Show

Infestation comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2012 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** April 2012 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [Argentinian Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [Aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [City Hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-hall.md), [Easter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter.md), [Jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md), [Los Angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### The "I Got Ants" Jingle and Household Pests

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:05:39–1:09:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/the-i-got-ants-jingle-and-household-pests.md

Adam Curry plays the famous "I Got Ants" jingle, created by the late Sir Saturday Night Bill based on Dvorak's real-life struggle with an ant infestation. JC Dvorak provides context, explaining that their house was built on a massive ant hill, leading to swarms so thick the floor appeared to move. John's primary solution for the "Chinese army" of ants was simply to vacuum them up.

Keywords: [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md), sir saturday night bill, vacuuming, [infestation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infestation.md)

### San Francisco Civic Center, Children Playing with Rats

- **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-13
- **Time:** 2:12:47–2:14:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/san-francisco-civic-center-children-playing-with-rats.md

Parents in San Francisco report a severe rat infestation at the Helen Diller Civic Center Playground located behind City Hall. Video footage shows children chasing eight-inch-long rats, prompting health warnings from local medical professionals.

Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), civic center, rat infestation, [city hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-hall.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Peppery Ant Consumption, Burning Ant Trick

- **Episode:** [947: Mix Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-16
- **Time:** 52:05–53:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape/chapter/peppery-ant-consumption-burning-ant-trick.md

The audio describes an experience of accidentally eating ants and discovering they have a peppery taste. It discusses a "burning trick" used to back off an ant invasion by torching them and leaving the remains to deter others.

Keywords: [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), black pepper, desiccation, burning trick, [infestation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infestation.md)

### Argentinian Ant Infestation, John C. Dvorak's Kitchen

- **Episode:** [466: Give Peas a Chance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-02
- **Time:** 6:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance/chapter/argentinian-ant-infestation-john-c-dvorak-s-kitchen.md

John C. Dvorak describes a massive infestation of Argentinian ants in his kitchen following heavy rains in California. The discussion covers the unique behavior of these ants, which form giant interconnected colonies rather than fighting interlopers, and their tendency to travel along electrical lines and wall sockets. Advice is exchanged regarding extermination methods, including the use of Splenda or aspartame as a potential neurotoxin for ants, and the services of professional exterminators like Terminix.

Keywords: [argentinian ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [infestation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infestation.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), extermination, [splenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splenda.md), [aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [terminix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terminix.md)

### Easter Celebrations, Kinder Eggs, and the Dynatrap Gnat Solution

- **Episode:** [398: Zombie Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-08
- **Time:** 5:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun/chapter/easter-celebrations-kinder-eggs-and-the-dynatrap-gnat-solution.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing Easter traditions and the legality of Kinder eggs in the United States. Curry describes a successful resolution to a gnat infestation in his Austin studio using a Dynatrap device, which utilizes UV light and a fan to capture insects. The hosts debate the ethics of "catch and release" for household pests.

Keywords: [easter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easter.md), kinder eggs, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), dynatrap, gnat infestation, consumer report

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