Posted By david_alf on November 02, 2007 12:11
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Hi. Please could tell me what is the best bait I can use for luring wild pigs here in the African bush. At the moment I am using dried corn mixed with husks and molasses. I have been baiting this area for over a month, they came 1 night and never again. What am I doing wrong? I know they are around the area, what bait can I use to lure them to my site everyday.

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Posted by Salieri on November 02, 2007 12:11
A sodium fluoroacetate (1080) poison bait is an effective control measure. When used as part of a properly planned and coordinated baiting programme, baiting can be an effective feral pig control measure.

Bait preferences can vary from area to area. Current diet will sometimes determine how readily the pigs will accept an alternative food.

- Pigs will be more attracted to bait with a strong odor.
-Bait can include grain, or fermented grain (eg. wheat, oats, barley or triticale that has been soaked in water with molasses added), commercial pig or poultry pellets, vegetables and fruit.
- Feeding meat or carcasses to feral pigs for the purposes of control may be illegal in some jurisdictions.
- Large amounts of bait will be required; around 10-20 kg each time the trap is set.

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