# Invasive Species on The No Agenda Show Invasive Species comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Bay Area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-area.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bed Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [Britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Mystery Seeds from China, Sid Miller and Bio-Terror Fears - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 2:35:48–2:39:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/mystery-seeds-from-china-sid-miller-and-bio-terror-fears.md Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned residents about unsolicited "mystery seeds" arriving in the mail from China. Miller expressed concerns that the seeds could contain pathogens like anthrax or cholera, or represent invasive species intended to harm the U.S. crop system. Over 1,100 seed packets have been collected in Texas alone, and residents are urged not to open or plant them, but to report them to the Department of Agriculture immediately. Keywords: mystery seeds, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), sid miller, texas department of agriculture, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### Canadian Super Pigs and Ecological Damage - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 1:38:40–1:43:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/canadian-super-pigs-and-ecological-damage.md "Super pigs," a crossbreed of wild boars and domestic pigs, are causing significant ecological damage across the U.S.-Canadian border. Professor Ryan Brook of the University of Saskatchewan describes the population as an "ecological train wreck" due to their rapid reproduction and destructive behavior. Similar issues are reported in Marin County, California, where escaped boars have become a nuisance to local residents. Keywords: super pigs, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [saskatchewan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatchewan.md), wild boars, [marin county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### Yellow-Legged Hornet Discovery, Georgia Agriculture Alert - **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-17 - **Time:** 1:28:13–1:29:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/yellow-legged-hornet-discovery-georgia-agriculture-alert.md Agriculture officials in Georgia have confirmed the first U.S. sighting of the yellow-legged hornet near Savannah. This invasive species preys on honey bees and poses a significant threat to the honey industry. The hosts compare the pest to the "murder hornet" and mock potential media attempts to link the insect's arrival to climate change. Keywords: yellow-legged hornet, murder hornet, [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [honey bees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honey-bees.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### Australian Mouse Plague, PETA Humane Control Controversy - **Episode:** [1349: Wappie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-23 - **Time:** 2:31:21–2:36:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie/chapter/australian-mouse-plague-peta-humane-control-controversy.md A massive mouse plague is devastating rural New South Wales and spreading toward Sydney and Canberra, causing millions of dollars in crop damage. While farmers are using strong poisons and homemade traps to manage the infestation, PETA has drawn criticism for suggesting "humane trapping" and "birth control" for the rodents. Residents describe the psychological stress of cleaning excrement and seeing thousands of mice blanketing the roads at night. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), mouse plague, [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [peta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peta.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### Chinese Seed Shipments, USDA Import Regulations and Invasive Species - **Episode:** [1263: Flibbertigibbet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1263-flibbertigibbet.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-26 - **Time:** 2:55–7:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1263-flibbertigibbet/chapter/chinese-seed-shipments-usda-import-regulations-and-invasive-species.md Residents across the United States, including Utah and Texas, report receiving unsolicited packages of seeds from China mislabeled as jewelry or earrings. The Department of Agriculture is investigating these shipments as potential violations of phytosanitary regulations intended to prevent the introduction of invasive species. Speculation persists regarding whether the shipments are a "brushing" scam or a more coordinated agricultural threat. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), agricultural regulation, [seeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seeds.md) ### Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Invasion - **Episode:** [1205: Death Bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-09 - **Time:** 2:27:26–2:30:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus/chapter/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-invasion.md The brown marmorated stink bug has invaded 21 counties in Washington State, causing concern for homeowners and the agricultural sector. Experts advise against squishing the insects due to their pungent odor and suggest vacuuming them instead. The hosts compare the coverage to previous "bugageddon" stories like the bed bug scare. Keywords: [stink bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stink-bugs.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md) ### British Public Urged to Eat Gray Squirrels - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 19:02–19:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/british-public-urged-to-eat-gray-squirrels.md A report in The Daily Mail suggests that Britons should eat gray squirrels to help control the population and protect trees. The hosts compare this to a Southern squirrel stew known as "burgoo." Keywords: [britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), gray squirrels, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), burgoo, [recipe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recipe.md) ### Goldfish Invasion, Lake Ontario, Environmental Impact - **Episode:** [1154: Goldfish Invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-14 - **Time:** 53:17–56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion/chapter/goldfish-invasion-lake-ontario-environmental-impact.md Researchers in Hamilton, Ontario, are tracking a massive goldfish invasion in Lake Ontario where discarded pets have grown up to two feet in length. These invasive fish compete with native species for habitat and food while significantly decreasing water quality through increased turbidity. The phenomenon is attributed to pet owners releasing fish into the wild, where the lack of aquarium constraints allows them to reach their full biological size. Keywords: goldfish, lake ontario, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), aquatic research, hamilton ontario ### Tom Turkey Invasion, Bay Area Wildlife Observations - **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-16 - **Time:** 2:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/tom-turkey-invasion-bay-area-wildlife-observations.md A large male Tom turkey and a flock of twenty hens obstructed traffic in a Bay Area neighborhood, preventing a UPS driver from completing a delivery. Observations of mockingbirds and turkeys in Northern Silicon Valley lead to a discussion on the aggressive nature of these invasive birds. Keywords: tom turkey, [bay area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-area.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), [mockingbirds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mockingbirds.md) ### Ethiopian Ant Supercolony, Invasive Species, Ant Wars - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 2:04:01–2:09:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/ethiopian-ant-supercolony-invasive-species-ant-wars.md Researchers identify a species of ant from Ethiopia, *Lepisiota canescens*, that is forming supercolonies and could become a globally invasive pest. The hosts compare this to the Argentinian ant, which has already taken over large parts of California and Europe, and joke about "Ant Wars." Keywords: [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), supercolony, [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), ant wars ### Fukushima Tsunami Debris, Japanese Dock Washes Up in Oregon - **Episode:** [472: Conheads in Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-23 - **Time:** 0:00–2:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico/chapter/fukushima-tsunami-debris-japanese-dock-washes-up-in-oregon.md A massive dock from the Fukushima tsunami washed ashore in the Pacific Northwest, specifically near the Oregon coast. Authorities destroyed the structure by burning it to prevent the spread of invasive barnacles and vermin. There are concerns regarding potential radioactivity, though the hosts discuss the logistical difficulty of testing the debris with Geiger counters. Keywords: [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), tsunami debris, oregon coast, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md) ### Squirrel Pie Demand and Invasive Species Culling in England - **Episode:** [100: A Squirrel Walks Into A Bar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-31 - **Time:** 24:51–27:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar/chapter/squirrel-pie-demand-and-invasive-species-culling-in-england.md Demand for squirrel pie is rising in England as pest controllers move south after culling over 22,000 grey squirrels in the northeast. Gourmet restaurants and butchers are increasingly treating the invasive rodents as a delicacy and a sustainable protein source. Keywords: grey squirrels, squirrel pie, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [newcastle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newcastle.md), gourmet restaurants, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### Argentine Ants, Invasive Species in California - **Episode:** [23: Vasectomies and The Fountain of Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/23-vasectomies-and-the-fountain-of-youth.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-23 - **Time:** 55:16–57:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/23-vasectomies-and-the-fountain-of-youth/chapter/argentine-ants-invasive-species-in-california.md California has been overtaken by Argentine ants, a South American species known for their inter-social behavior where different colonies do not fight each other. 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