Wild pigs, a non-native species in the Bay Area, are growing in population and causing numerous ecological and safety issues. These omnivores disrupt local wildlife, damage properties, and pose risks to humans, as evidenced by past injuries. In response, agencies, like the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, are increasing efforts to trap and remove these animals using various methods, including baited traps and remote-controlled corrals. Their removal is crucial to protect endangered species and restore affected environments.
We've seen the impacts increasing, said Doug Bell, wildlife program manager at the East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland.
They'll come in and destroy lawns and all your landscaping overnight.
Hoping to slow the spread of the ravenous razorbacks, several large public land agencies are expanding their efforts to trap and kill the animals.
The pigs enter and can't get out. Sometimes temporary metal corrals are used, with gates that can be observed on video cameras and closed remotely.
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