Join me to learn about the tens of billions of rubles in damage each year caused by invasive wild boars in Russia, where farmers face difficult challenges when confronting millions of invasive wild boars. Encroachment destroys cities and ecosystems. In this video, you will witness an exciting adventure and discover how farmers deal with this invasive species.
Collisions between vehicles and wild boars have occurred in Russia. As the population size of these animals increases, the frequency of collisions between wild boar vehicles and wild boars also increases. The average weight of a wild boar is 200 lb. Therefore, collisions with these animals pose a serious safety hazard and can lead to injuries and the possibility that humans may not survive the collisions.
Collisions between vehicles and wild boars occur year-round in Russia and within 24 hours each day. However, the frequency of these crashes is highest in the fall and winter months and at night. The annual decline in wild boar numbers due to these accidents ranges from 0.1 to 5.0%. Several cases of non-survival in humans due to collisions with wild boars have been reported in Russia over the past few years. The annual cost of property damage and human suffering related to collisions is estimated to be $36 million. As populations of this invasive species continue to increase, the economic impact is huge. Therefore, government participation is needed to prevent unwanted damage to community safety and infrastructure in the city.
In March 2024, A man driving a car in the Novosibirsk region died after colliding with a wild boar. The traffic accident in Novosibirsk once again sounded the alarm about the dangers of invasive wild boars. When participating in traffic, especially in areas where many wild boars live, drivers need to pay attention, slow down, and give way to wild boars. To ensure safety, I recommend that you drive carefully. Comment number 1 if you have ever encountered a wild boar on the road while participating in traffic.
When they invade near city areas, or directly attack residential areas, they cause great damage. They are omnivores, adapting quickly to the environment. What is the psychological impact on people when the invasion of wild boars is increasing? The ecological damage caused by wild boars is mainly economic, with estimates of up to $1.5 billion annually in Russia in the early 2020s. Wild boar populations increased by about 30% and Their occupancy increased by up to 40%, adding to the economic pressure. Wild boars have unique characteristics that make them troublesome for humans. They are omnivores, eating everything from plants to small animals, affecting both ecosystems and areas within cities.
Why do wild boars gather in large numbers in winter? When winter comes, natural food sources become scarce, forcing wild boars to move to areas with more abundant food sources. Residential areas with garbage and leftover food become attractive "bait" for them. According to statistics, the number of wild boars attacking people and livestock in Russia increases 2-3 times in winter compared to other seasons. The main cause is the lack of food and the need to find shelter. Why can they endure weather temperatures of -40 degrees F? This ability comes from the thick layer of fat under the skin that helps keep the body warm and the dense fur that helps insulate. The special thing that only exists in Russia is that the wild boar's ability to withstand the cold is much better than the wild boar species in Texas.
Russian people often use mesh traps from the Pig Brig brand. This brand's mesh traps have many user-friendly advantages compared to traditional metal traps. First, the cost of a standard Pig Brig net trapping system starts at $2,500. Pig Brig's net trap will be more economical than using a traditional iron net trap, which is $10,000. The Pig Brig's lightweight design also makes it super portable. Farmers can move conveniently in the forests without needing a trailer. In a trapping trip, Russian people can catch 11 wild animals at the same time.
Another important factor is technological simplicity. This brand's net traps are equipped with automatic cameras, which helps people not have to move much to check whether wild boars have been trapped or not. They can watch live on their phone screens at home. Once pigs are trapped, they cannot escape. Of all the pros, Pig Brig's customer service is the most notable. They teach you how to use it and the information helps a lot. In Russia, the use of Pig Brig traps has helped reduce wild boar numbers by 20% to 50% in certain areas. There are invasive wild boars in your area. How did people cope? Please comment on number 1 if you also use Pig Brig brand traps to deal with wild boars.
Large wild boars rarely fall into small traps. Although small traps can catch them of any size, they are not the most effective method for catching large numbers. For these situations, large traps are mostly used by the Russian people. The design of this type of trap will be placed on flat terrain, where wild boars often search for food. Some designs do not require doors.
This trap consists of two panels, each at least 16 x 5 feet with a 4 x 4-inch net and eight T-posts. One panel forms an elongated "C" shape. The other board forms a tight “C” shape with the ends touching the stretched “C” board. T-pillars are driven around the outside of the panels for additional support. A T-post should also be placed at each end where the panels touch, wired only at the top of the "C" panel tightly. This configuration forms a trough on each side. Inside the trap and both troughs are bait. When they try to get the bait inside the trap, they push the bottom of the narrow “C” plate, allowing access inside the trap. Once inside, the wild boar will stand in a circle and cannot be pushed out of the entrance due to the resistance of the external barrier.
In Russia, efforts are being made to prevent the problem of invasive wild boars by installing solid fences around residential areas. These solid steel walls are considered a safety measure that does not hurt wild boars while protecting people and property from attacks by increasingly aggressive wild boars. The installation of fences has contributed to significantly reducing the number of wild boars encroaching on residential areas in Russia. It is estimated that this measure has helped reduce the number of wild boar attacks in some areas by up to 70%. However, the cost of installing a fence is not cheap. The cost of building one meter of fence ranges from about 6.80 to 13.60 USD, depending on the material and height. High cost is a major barrier to widespread implementation of this measure. Therefore, the Russian government is providing financial support to localities in installing fences, while encouraging people to join hands to contribute to protecting the community.
All of the above measures contribute effectively to dealing with invasive wild boars in Russia and, crucially, do not harm them. If you find the above methods to be the most effective, please comment below in the description. If you have watched all of our videos, please comment on number 1. Turn on notifications to watch the latest videos on how to deal with wild boars.
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