Can feral pig harvesting and co-ordinated control reduce damage to grain crops?

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Gentle, M. N., Speed, J., Prendergast, A. and Marshall, D. (2008) Can feral pig harvesting and co-ordinated control reduce damage to grain crops? In: Proceedings of the 14th Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference, 10-13 June 2008, Canberra, ACT.

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Abstract

Commercial and recreational harvesting of pigs is often encouraged by pest managers because it is essentially a ‘free’ reduction in pest density. However, the reduction in numbers may provide minimal damage mitigation and may be inappropriately allocated in space and time. Additionally, more effective control (e.g. baiting) may not occur because of the incorrect perception that harvesting is effective or because pigs are valued for recreational use.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Business groups:	Biosecurity Queensland
Additional Information:	© Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre.
Keywords:	Feral pig; commercial harvesting; recreational harvesting; impacts on crops; coordinated control.
Subjects:	Science > Invasive Species > Animals > Impact assessment Science > Invasive Species > Animals > Animal control and ecology
Live Archive:	25 Aug 2009 00:41
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2022 02:50

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