Feral hog damage: economic, wildlife impact

Dr. John Tomecek, assistant professor and Extension wildlife specialist, Stiles Farm, Thrall, Texas, discusses the economic impact of feral hog damage on crops and wildlife. In 2017, feral swine caused an estimated $125 million in damages to grain crops, according to Tomecek. 

To read more about feral hogs go to:

• Feral hog control requires cooperation, communication
• 5 things to discuss when considering trapping wild hogs
• Congress pledges $75 million for feral swine removal
• 6 things you should know about swine control program

To view additional interviews with Tomecek, go to:

• Feral swine bait recipe: simple, inexpensive
• Feral hog history: how it all began
• Feral hogs: how quickly can they reproduce?
• Feral hog damage: economic, wildlife impact
• Feral hog control: what's working, what's not