Feral Hogs
'Noble News and Views' Category
Wild Pigs Put Pecans at Risk, Research Learns More
The Noble Research Institute and Oklahoma State University initiated a study to investigate wild pig habitat use, ecology and damage within agricultural landscapes where pecans are actively grown and harvested.
Calculate Your Pecan Losses With New Online Tool
The Noble Research Institute and Oklahoma State University developed the Pecan Loss Calculator to estimate the number of pounds and dollars lost as a result of pecan harvester inefficiency and wild pig rooting damage.
High-Tech Traps Are Worth the Investment
Feral hogs have plagued agricultural lands in Oklahoma for long enough that most landowners have adopted some sort of control strategy on their properties.
Wild Pigs and Pecans Research Study Update
The Noble Research Institute and Oklahoma State University are partnering to learn more about feral hog ecology and behavior, especially in agricultural landscapes and pecan orchards.
Long-awaited BoarBuster™ deliveries begin this month
Land managers across the country will soon be able to use BoarBuster to manage feral hog populations on their properties.
Feral hogs present disease risk for livestock and people
Feral hogs can carry numerous diseases of importance to commercial livestock producers and human health. As the nation's feral hog population increases, so does the rate of exposure to infected hogs and potential for disease transmission.
Hog sounder size should determine trap choice
Trapping probably is the most effective feral hog control technique available to most land managers.
Preparation increases pig trapping effectiveness
Trapping wild pigs can be a daunting task. Certain uses and types of traps may have caused them to become more aware of structures built for confinement.
BoarBuster™ thinks outside the box trap
Encounters of widespread damage associated with feral hogs are becoming increasingly more frequent for farmers and ranchers in the South. One study reports that feral hogs cause at least $52 million...