# Pest Control on The No Agenda Show Pest Control comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Argentinian Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Animal Cruelty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-cruelty.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Classical Music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classical-music.md), [Dame Astrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-astrid.md), [Entomology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomology.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Classical Music for Pest Control, Scott Adams, and Pop Propaganda - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 42:00–44:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/classical-music-for-pest-control-scott-adams-and-pop-propaganda.md A host shares a tip about playing 24/7 classical music to keep pests out of a home using subsonic frequencies from large woofers. They recount a conversation with Scott Adams, who avoids pop music because he views it as subconsciously designed propaganda. The discussion touches on the violent themes and repetitive beats in modern hip-hop as a form of societal conditioning. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [classical music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classical-music.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [hip-hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md) ### Peerage Upgrades, Z Pest Control Scam - **Episode:** [1701: DORK MAGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-06 - **Time:** 1:41:40–1:46:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga/chapter/peerage-upgrades-z-pest-control-scam.md Sir 1% is promoted to Viscount of Liberland after donating 1% of his business revenue. He shares a story about a "Reader's Choice" poll scam by a local newspaper where businesses were charged for award dinner tickets, only for categories to be eliminated if no one paid. Other donors, including Ron Cooper and Eric Curtis, are thanked for their contributions to the show's exit strategy. Keywords: [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [viscount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscount.md), z pest control, [scam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scam.md), [washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington.md) ### New York City Rat Summit, Rodent Mitigation - **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-19 - **Time:** 2:50:54–2:52:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/new-york-city-rat-summit-rodent-mitigation.md New York City hosted the first National Urban Rat Summit, bringing together experts to discuss rodent mitigation strategies. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that rat sightings are a quality-of-life issue, though sightings have decreased since the city mandated covered trash containers for businesses. Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), urban management ### Paul Zimmerman, 1% Gross Income Project - **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-26 - **Time:** 3:00:05–3:03:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/paul-zimmerman-1-gross-income-project.md Paul Zimmerman, a pest control business owner, explained his "1% project" where he contributes a portion of his gross income to the show. Zimmerman discovered No Agenda through the Fediverse after leaving mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Keywords: paul zimmerman, [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Sir Julian and the Argentinian Ant Burning Trick - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 1:02:20–1:05:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/sir-julian-and-the-argentinian-ant-burning-trick.md Sir Julian donates to the show, prompting John C. Dvorak to recount his "ant burning trick" for managing Argentinian ants in California. Dvorak explains that these ants are a massive, non-hive-specific colony. He advises killing "scout ants" with a lighter to send a warning signal back to the nest, effectively deterring an invasion without using chemicals. Keywords: [sir julian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-julian.md), [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [argentinian ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Dame Astrid and the Dvorak Ant Killing Trick - **Episode:** [813: Clinton Condign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-07 - **Time:** 1:00:23–1:06:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign/chapter/dame-astrid-and-the-dvorak-ant-killing-trick.md Dame Astrid, Duchess of Japan, contributes $234.56 and shares a story about buying fake paintings in Vietnam. In response, John C. Dvorak reiterates his "ant trick" for managing Argentine ant infestations. The tactic involves using a lighter to torch scout ants while leaving "witness" ants alive to carry the dead back to the nest, supposedly signaling the colony to avoid the area. Keywords: [dame astrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-astrid.md), [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), argentina ants, bic lighter, [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [ho chi minh city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ho-chi-minh-city.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md) ### Argentinian Ant Infestations and Psychological Warfare Tactics - **Episode:** [791: Shunt Unit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-17 - **Time:** 4:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/791-shunt-unit/chapter/argentinian-ant-infestations-and-psychological-warfare-tactics.md A discussion regarding an ant infestation at a West Coast studio leads to a detailed explanation of a unique pest control method. The strategy involves using a long-reach lighter to torch scout ants on kitchen counters while leaving the carcasses behind to "send a message" to the rest of the colony. This psychological approach to pest management is presented as an alternative to standard cleaning or chemical baits. Keywords: [ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ants.md), [west coast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-coast.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [argentinian ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md) ### Argentinian Ant Infestation, California Super Colony - **Episode:** [680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-21 - **Time:** 4:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents/chapter/argentinian-ant-infestation-california-super-colony.md A discussion regarding the persistent infestation of Argentinian ants in California and Texas describes the species as a non-combative super colony that functions as a collective hive. Methods for eradication include vacuuming, chemical ant blocks, and the use of Scripto lighters to create a scent deterrent. The conversation notes that professional pest control services like Terminix often fail to provide a permanent solution to the recurring seasonal invasions. Keywords: [argentinian ants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentinian-ants.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), super colony, [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md), [terminix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terminix.md) ### Locust Plague, Libya Post-Gaddafi Environmental Crisis - **Episode:** [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-12 - **Time:** 56:35–1:00:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick/chapter/locust-plague-libya-post-gaddafi-environmental-crisis.md Reports indicate a massive desert locust outbreak in Libya following the collapse of the Gaddafi regime's management programs. The infestation threatens agricultural stability across North Africa. The hosts discuss the visual impact of the locust swarms and the historical context of pest control in the region. Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [locusts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/locusts.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.md) ### Squirrel-Related Traffic Accidents and Animal Cruelty Charges - **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:** 58:21–1:00:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar/chapter/squirrel-related-traffic-accidents-and-animal-cruelty-charges.md A man in Michigan rolled his pickup truck while swerving to avoid a squirrel, while in New Jersey, a pest control company owner faces animal cruelty charges. The charges stem from a dead squirrel found in a rooftop trap at a professional complex. Keywords: [squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrel.md), [animal cruelty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-cruelty.md), monmouth county, [traffic accident](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic-accident.md), [pest control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pest-control.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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