Feral Hogs

Feral hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States and pose a serious threat to private landowners, farmers, hunters, and wildlife managers. Their constant rooting, wallowing, and feeding can cause extensive damage to agricultural fields, pastures, wetlands, forests, and other sensitive natural habitats.

These animals destroy crops, damage hay fields and pastureland, uproot young trees, and contribute to soil erosion and declining water quality. Their destructive behavior often results in costly repairs for landowners and reduced productivity for farmers.

Feral hogs are also opportunistic predators. They have been known to prey on deer fawns, consume the eggs of ground-nesting birds, and feed on small animals. In addition, they compete with native wildlife for food by consuming large quantities of acorns and other natural food sources, leaving less for deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, and other species.

Another major concern is the spread of disease. Feral hogs can carry numerous diseases and parasites that may affect domestic livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in some cases, people. Diseases associated with feral hogs include swine brucellosis and pseudorabies, both of which can have serious consequences for domestic swine. They have also been documented carrying dozens of viruses, bacteria, and parasites, making proper management essential for protecting agriculture, wildlife, and public health.

Perault's Nuisance Wildlife Control provides professional feral hog control to help protect farmland, hunting leases, livestock, wildlife habitat, and private property from the costly damage these invasive animals can cause.