Feral pigs are a burden both ecologically and economically when they invade a new territory. These pigs are not docile creatures and are aggressive when it comes to protecting their territory. When encountering a pig, it is best to call local police for assistance. There are different laws in each state regarding how to handle wild-life, which requires people to be proactive in understanding what they can and cannot do.
They are sexually active year-round, breeding whenever the resources and environment suits their need. In most states, there are year round hunting seasons placed to lower their population. This helps to lower the economical and ecological damages that these pigs cause. Hunting will provide an ample source of proteins that can be used to feed many people Pictures of traps and fences that enclose the feral pigs.
Snares can be helpful to capture and maim feral pigs. Although they only capture only feral pigs one at a time, they can be useful in helping to control the population.
Feral pigs are a nuisance that can be hunted to functional extinction. If hunters, farmers, and government officials work together, the US may be able to rid itself of this destructive pests. The website below contains important information on control techniques.
https://agrilife.org/texnatwildlife/feral-hogs/control-techniques-for-feral-hogs/ |
Above is a video from the Texas Parks and Wildlife on their attempt to solve the Feral Pig problem and look for a working solution.
Traps are effective at capturing feral pigs and can be used to round up and prevent the pigs from spreading. To the left are four different traps used to capture them. The link below is a resourceful site at managing feral pig populations. Not only does it provide ways to manage their populations but it also gives background information to anyone who wants to know about these pigs.
Fences are more of an exclusion factor instead of a control method. They can be used to keep feral pigs out of any land such as agriculture and National Parks. Feral pigs have gotten though some fences but there has been research conducted to find better working fences. This technique will help control the spread of feral pigs.
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