Here are some facts about Florida’s wild hog epidemic:

We gather our information from the USDA website for the most accurate reporting and analytics.

• Hogs cause $1.5 billion in damages every year!

• This is cause from the hog species to rapidly reproduce with large litters of up to 10 and an early reproductive maturity as early as 3 months.

• They can have a territory spanning a few thousand acres causing damage along the way.

• They tear up the ground in search of food and cooler temps. They don’t mind if its in the forest or your backyard!

• Hogs carry disease that can be a detriment to livestock.