. . . the feral hog is one of the most destructive, formidable invasive species in the U.S.” – U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service”
Some 6 million feral hogs exist in the U.S. causing damages estimated at up to $2.5 billion. Beyond damages, the bigger concerns are zoonotic risks and the threat of African swine fever infecting the feral population.
Source: PORK, June 23, 2022. Link.