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Feral Pig Control In Honolulu
12/19/13
Not in all parts of the country do homeowner’s need to worry about feral pigs destroying their property, but in certain parts of the country including Hawaii it is something that people do need to think about and protect their property and family from. Feral pigs in Hawaii can cause extreme amounts of damage to properties and lawns, and they can be very difficult to remove. In fact, feral pigs can be quite dangerous and only a professional who has the right equipment should attempt to catch and get rid of feral pigs. At Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions our experts have the patience, technology and skill to remove feral pigs from your property.
Feral pigs, like any pig, are very smart and if they are not successfully trapped the first time they will figure their way out the traps and avoid those areas, making it difficult to catch them. Feral pigs have no natural enemies in Hawaii, making it very easy for their population to grow out of control if measures are not taken. Whether you have a few pigs or many pigs invading your property, they will cause damage to the ecosystem of your property. They will eat your vegetation, uproot plants and stomp on the ground causing it to become compact and making it difficult for new growth to survive. Their destructive activities will also often lead to areas of standing water on your property which will lead to increased mosquito activity on your property. All this destruction to your property will not only cost you time and money to replace the landscaping, but will also cost you your patience.
At Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions we have expanded our wildlife control program to include corral feral pig trapping. We have found that this is the most efficient way control feral pig populations; this method works by:
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Setting up a temporary fence corral with feeding stations.
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The pigs will enter the enclosure to gain access to food.
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Cameras are set up to monitor the corral and to make sure that the pigs are becoming accustomed to entering the corral daily to feed.
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Once it has been decided that the entire sounder or group of pigs is in the corral the technician will push a button to activate the closing of the gate and trap the pigs all at once.
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They will them be humanly removed from the area.
This method is one of the most beneficial ways to get rid of feral pigs because it traps the entire group all at once and does not allow them the time to figure out that it is a trap and start avoiding the area. This method is also very humane and economical for us and you, using the most minimal amount of fuel, manpower and equipment that is necessary. If you are having problems with pigs on your Honolulu property, contact the experts at Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions.