On today's episode of the Living The Wildlife, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses feral pigs and the concerns that this invasive species represent in terms of diseases they can potentially carry into the northern tier of the U.S.. In fact, not only is the concern in regards to the host of diseases they carry but the devastation they cause to the environment namely flora and fauna, plant life and wildlife. Erosion issues are also a concern as they are known to tear up soil which causes damage to cropland. Better bait alternatives than corn are also explored. It Is worth noting that trapping is one of the primary means of managing this invasive species with the aim of capturing the entire sounder (herd of feral hogs) rather than actually dispersing them by shooting. If you are a wildlife control pro, do not skip this video! #wildlifecontrol #feralhogs #wildliferemoval #trapping #integratedpestmanagement #urbanwildlife Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP, ACE Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC Blog: https://wildlifecontrolconsultant.com/ Papers: https://kingsdivinity.academia.edu/StephenMVantassel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxP_IBhnqcgvX_aRM4f91nQ  Podcasts: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/stephen-vantassel/ Phone: 406-272-5323 Mtn Time Helping people resolve conflicts with wildlife through teaching, training, writing, and research Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC’s Living the Wildlife  & Pest Geek Podcast Disclaimer Always follow national, state, provincial and local laws when using pesticides and/or other control methods to manage pests. Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC, Pest Geeks Podcast, Living the Wild Life Podcast, Stephen M. Vantassel or their/his affiliates are not responsible for the follower’s use of the information provided here