Mammal

Feral swine

Sus scrofa

Invasive summary

A highly adaptable wild pig that damages farms, forests, wetlands, and native species.

Known impacts

Causes crop losses, soil disturbance, water quality impacts, disease risk, and wildlife predation.

Management notes

Use coordinated trapping, removal, exclusion, disease surveillance, and prevention of illegal releases.

Native range

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Regions where reported

  • CA - 40 public points
  • MX - 40 public points
  • US - 40 public points