Feral hogs are destroying land across Central Texas — and they’re spreading fast.

Texas is home to an estimated 2.6 million feral hogs, the largest population in the United States. These invasive animals cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year to crops, pastures, fences, irrigation systems, and private property. Left unchecked, a single sounder can ruin acres of land in just days.

• $871 million in annual agricultural losses in Texas alone (2025 data)

• Present in nearly every county in Texas — including Brazos County and surrounding areas

• Rooting and wallowing destroy 90–95% of crop damage by trampling soil and ruining root systems

• They damage sprinkles, fences, roads, ponds, and equipment — often costing thousands per incident

• High disease risk: carriers of 30+ diseases that can affect livestock, wildlife, and even humans

Reproduction fact : One sow can produce up to 3 litters per year with 4–8 piglets each. Their population grows faster than most landowners can control on their own. You need to remove 70% of the population each year to just maintain the population.

Don’t let feral hogs take over your property. Professional trapping is the most effective way to protect your land long-term.