By Jennifer Dorsett
Field Editor

As the feral hog population continues to grow across the Lone Star State, more landowners are looking for ways to stop the invasive pests.

To assist those looking for answers, Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) is hosting a workshop on controlling feral hogs Nov. 16. in Fort Bend County.

Derrick Banks, CEP Extension agent of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Prairie View A&M University, has hosted the workshop series for the past few years.

Feral hogs cause more than $50 million in damages to Texas farmers and ranchers each year. This number does not include damages incurred by homeowners and businesses in suburban areas. Banks’ research suggests damage costs per wild hog are around $200 annually.

The upcoming workshop covers methods of feral hog control and eradication, including types of traps and best management practices, and features a field dressing and processing demonstration for those interested in harvesting feral hogs.

Lunch will be provided to those who register by Nov. 14, and there is no cost to attend.

For more information, contact Banks by email at ddbanks@pvamu.edu or call the Fort Bend County CEP office at 281.342.3034.

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