The Growing Menace of Feral Hogs: A Nationwide Concern
Wild hogs, also known as feral swine, are causing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural damages each year in the U.S. Their population has expanded across more than three quarters of the country, with Florida, Georgia, and Texas being the most impacted states. Feral hogs disrupt native species and carry numerous diseases that can infect humans and livestock. Conservation efforts include public hunting, fencing, and trapping, but total elimination remains a challenge.