Topic: Argentina Ants

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."

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.