New feral hog bait garners support from Texas ag

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Texas Farm Bureau are expressing support for a newly-approved toxicant, Kaput Feral Hog Bait. Kaput, which was registered for state limited use by licensed pesticide applicators in Texas on February 1, 2024, will aid farmers, ranchers, and landowners in helping mitigate the growing feral hog problem. USDA surveys show Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damages and livestock production losses due to feral pigs, and the population will continue to grow unless 70% of feral hogs or more are removed each year, according to…