'Super Pigs' Threaten to Invade Northern U.S. from Canada

States Take Measures to Prevent Invasion of Prolific Breeders Causing Billions in Crop Damage

Feral 'super pigs', a cross between wild Eurasian boars and domestic swine, are expected to invade northern U.S. states from Canada, posing a significant ecological and economic threat.
These 'super pigs' are prolific breeders, with one sow capable of producing up to 12 piglets a year, making them difficult to control.
The pigs cause extensive damage to crops, estimated at $2.5 billion annually in the U.S., and can spread diseases to domestic pigs and other wildlife.
States like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana are already taking measures to prevent the invasion, including setting up hotlines for public reporting and considering the use of ground traps and net guns.
Hunting has proven to be an ineffective method of control, as it makes the pigs more wary and nocturnal, and only results in a 2-3% success rate.