Influence of bait and habitat on site visitation by wild pigs (<scp><i>Sus scrofa</i></scp>)
We recommend that managers maximize visitation of wild pigs by using high-value baits, not relying on scent lures, and intentionally selecting sites based on habitat attributes where wild pigs have nearby access to water and cover. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry. This article has been contributed to by U.S. Government employees and their work is in the public domain in the USA.
Authors
- James C. Beasley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9707-3713)
- Nathan P. Snow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5171-6493)
- Sydney M. Brewer
Institutions
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (US)
- United States Department of Agriculture (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- Savannah River National Laboratory (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8834
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.43
Funders
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Office of Environmental Management
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- University of Georgia Research Foundation