Wildlife of Tennessee · Yard and Garden Animals
Feral Hog (Wild Boar) in Tennessee
Destroy crops and ponds, and spread disease to livestock. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Feral Hog (Wild Boar)
Digging and nibbling animals do most of their damage outside, in lawns, gardens and under slabs. Their burrows can undermine decks, steps and foundations.
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Risk: Destroy crops and ponds, and spread disease to livestock.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a feral hog (wild boar).
- Lawns and pastures rooted up like plowed ground
- Muddy wallows and rubbed tree trunks
- Tracks with two large toes and dewclaws
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Feral Hog (Wild Boar)
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Reduce grubs and food in the lawn
- Fence gardens with a buried or bent-out base
- Close burrows only after you confirm they are empty
- Remove brush piles and debris
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a feral hog (wild boar)?
Common signs: lawns and pastures rooted up like plowed ground; muddy wallows and rubbed tree trunks; tracks with two large toes and dewclaws.
Is a feral hog (wild boar) dangerous?
Destroy crops and ponds, and spread disease to livestock. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a feral hog (wild boar)?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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Music City Wildlife removes and prevents wildlife problems in homes and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, from squirrels in the attic to bats in the walls, with humane methods, careful sealing and cleanup.
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