Small numbers of escaped animals may be present elsewhere around wild boar farms that are located throughout the country. Summary of risk management options 1. There are few practical ways of managing the risks posed by feral wild boar. It is fortunate that there is no carrier state, making any long-term problem unlikely. Boar populations can be controlled by shooting, or by cage trapping followed by destruction.
Trapping requires prebaiting and the provision of suitable traps.
It would take many months and complete removal of the population might not be achieved. Traps are also susceptible to interference and may attract animal rights activists onto the land. Outdoor pigs are at greater risk than those that are housed. Electric fences are reported to be effective. To house sows in outdoor enterprises whilst on heat, to avoid al fresco service by feral wild boar.