Feral pigs cause $3.4bn damage yearly in US; $51.9m pledged for removal
Feral pigs are wreaking havoc on U.S. agriculture and ecosystems, prompting the USDA to allocate $51.9 million for targeted removal initiatives. This funding will support landowners across 13 states, enhancing trapping efforts and ecosystem restoration. Coordinated projects aim to control the surging feral swine population, ultimately reducing economic losses and protecting public health in the face of this invasive threat.


