Feral hog populations continue to explode across vast regions, causing billions of dollars in agricultural damage annually, destroying native habitats, and posing significant risks to livestock through disease transmission. Their destructive rooting habits and rapid breeding rates make them incredibly difficult to control using traditional methods.
The recent successful endeavor saw operators strategically position two BoarBuster™ traps in proximity, likely targeting a substantial sounder – the term for a group of wild pigs. Utilizing BoarBuster’s real-time monitoring capabilities, which include live video feeds accessible via smartphone, operators were able to observe the large group enter both trap areas. At the opportune moment, likely when the entire target sounder was committed and feeding within the trap enclosures, the command was given, and both traps dropped their gates simultaneously, ensuring maximum capture efficiency.
BoarBuster™ traps, developed by JAGER PRO™, represent a significant leap forward in wild hog management. Unlike conventional traps that rely on passive triggers, BoarBuster allows for precise, remote activation when the entire target sounder is inside the trap. This “smart trap” technology minimizes non-target captures, reduces the need for constant physical checks, and dramatically increases the success rate of large-scale captures.
The removal of 45 hogs in a single, coordinated event offers immediate relief to the affected land, preventing untold damage to crops, pastures, and delicate ecosystems. More importantly, it serves as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of advanced, precision trapping methods in mitigating the pervasive threat posed by feral swine.
As feral hog populations continue to challenge landowners, farmers, and conservationists, innovative solutions like the BoarBuster™ system offer a beacon of hope, proving that strategic planning combined with cutting-edge technology can indeed turn the tide against this formidable invasive species.
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