Influence of bait and habitat on site visitation by wild pigs (Sus scrofa).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa), known for their impacts on ecosystems in both their native and invasive ranges, are commonly managed using lethal trapping or shooting methods reliant upon bait or scent lures. Previous studies evaluating the efficacy of attractants at improving wild pig visitations have yielded mixed results, which are likely to be a reflection of the generalist foraging strategies of wild pigs as well as their fine-scale variability in space use.

Results

We conducted experimental trials at 743 sites in South Carolina, USA, to quantify differences in wild pig visitation among a suite of bait, scent lures and bait + scent lure combinations to identify which maximized visitation. We monitored sites using a remote camera for 7 days and quantified visitation r

SUBMITTER: Brewer SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12268813 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature