Feral Hog Solutions

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7 Steps to Successful Feral Hog Baiting

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1. Observe the area selected for treatment to identify where hog activity and trails are located

2. Do not allow livestock to graze on baited areas during baiting program

3. Position hog feeders in or near probable resting areas for hogs. From 1-3 feeders may be used per placement location, with feeders spaced no more than 10 ft apart in each cluster

a. Feeders must be equipped with heavy lids on bait compartments (minimum of 17 lb total lid weight)
b. Secure each feeder with T-posts or by tying to trees/shrubs to prevent hogs from tipping them over

4. Condition (train) hogs to eat from feeders for 1-3 weeks, using the following non-toxic feed options: (1) cracked or whole corn; (2) cracked or whole corn, soaked in water for 3-5 days until it has a noticeable odor; (3) cracked or whole corn treated with a commercially available hog attractant which includes scents of hog urine, fruit, or pet food; or (4) Kaput® Feral Hog Lure.

a. Load 25 to 50 lbs of the non-toxic feed into each feeder
b. Open feeder lid about 6 inches so hogs can access feed
c. Refill as needed
d. Failure to train hogs to eat from feeders will lead to POOR baiting results

5. Baiting can begin after hogs have been successfully conditioned

a. Remove all non-toxic feed from feeders
b. Add 25-50 lbs of Kaput® Feral Hog Bait in each feeder
c. CLOSE LID to prevent non-target animals from accessing bait

6. Monitor feeders every 2 – 4 days. Collect and dispose of any spilled bait, and replenish bait if appropriate

7. Return to the treatment site within 4 days after initial bait placement, and then at 2 – 4 day intervals, to inspect the site for dead or dying feral hogs

a. All carcasses found must be disposed of properly. Carcasses may be buried on site. Burial may minimize feral hog disease transmission to humans, domestic animals, and other wildlife.
b. If burial is not practical and other disposal methods are allowed by State and local authorities, carcasses may be disposed of by other methods.
c. Carcass searches must continue at least 2 weeks AFTER the removal of all bait from hog feeders
d. A dye in this product will impart a blue color to the fatty tissues of hogs that have eaten the bait

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ON THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT

“Feral hogs have been a significant problem on our farm for the past decade. During that time we tried every control measure available while seeing the number of hogs steadily increase year to year. We began using Kaput Feral Hog Lure & Kaput Feral Hog Bait as soon as it became available in our state this spring. We are finally seeing a meaningful and measurable decrease in both the number of hogs and associated damage. The team at Kaput has been great to extend a helping hand getting us started and are always looking for feedback on the product.”
Dean Whitaker
Claude, Texas

Product Details

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