Destructive Rooting Behavior Wild hogs dig up soil in search of roots and insects, a behavior called rooting, which can destroylawns, gardens, golf courses, and farmland overnight.

Rapid Reproduction Wild hogs reproduce extremely fast. A sow can have two litters per year, with 4–12 piglets perlitter, making infestations grow quickly

Highly Intelligent Animals Wild hogs are considered one of the smartest wildlife species. They learn quickly and canbecome difficult to trap once they recognize danger.

Strong Sense of Smell Wild hogs rely heavily on their sense of smell to locate food underground and detect predatorsfrom long distances.

Aggressive When Threatened Although wild hogs often avoid humans, they can become aggressive if cornered, injured, orprotecting their young.

Tusks That Keep Growing Wild hogs develop sharp tusks that continue growing throughout their lives. These tusks are usedfor defense and can cause serious injuries.

Excellent Swimmers Wild hogs are strong swimmers and can cross rivers, ponds, and wetlands easily, allowing themto spread into new areas quickly.

Nighttime Activity Wild hogs are mostly nocturnal, meaning they do most of their feeding and movement at night,especially in warmer climates like Georgia.

Travel in Groups Called Sounders Female hogs and piglets travel in family groups called sounders, sometimes containing 20 ormore hogs. Adult males are often solitary.

Serious Agricultural Threat Wild hogs cause billions of dollars in damage each year by destroying crops, contaminatinglivestock feed, and damaging fences and irrigation systems.

Can Contaminate Water Sources Wild hogs frequently wallow in mud and water, which can contaminate ponds, streams, andwells with bacteria and parasites.

Hard to Remove Without Professional Help Wild hogs are tough, fast, and unpredictable. Effective removal often requires trappingstrategies, monitoring, and professional wildlife control methods.