Although strong, sound fences will usually deter them, a determined boar … Treatment And Control Nothing, apart from a strong wall, will stop a very hungry wild boar getting into your garden. The feral hog is the subject of much media hype. Each female wild boar can start reproducing at 18 months of age and can produce 4 to 6 piglets a year. Their quick reproduction rates, presence of ideal foraging habitats and the lack of natural predators all contribute to their population growth. These days they are increasingly spotted all over the island. If after the initial attack the victim still shows movement, the wild boar … When wild boars attack, they usually charge and try to make its victim trip and fall to the ground. Really? With numerous “reality” shows based on pursuing and eradicating them they are a go-to species for wildlife coverage. The dog is probably faster than the boar, and provided the dog does not attack, it will probably remain unscathed. The boar has appeared because it has scented your dog and wants a closer look. … Continue reading Do feral hogs really attack humans? I’ll never forget watching a program that said a Texas woman was “trapped in her home” for weeks due to hogs outside. Because of their sharp tusks, humans can suffer injuries, especially in the lower part of the body. Are they that dangerous? More Wild Boar Sightings In Singapore: How To Avoid A Wild Boar Attack 24 August 2016 Some Punggol residents are squealing in delight at the prospect of more wild boars being seen in the area, while others are alarmed. Only do this if, 1. you know your dog will not attack the boar, and 2. the boar is very close already with hackles raised showing agitation. Given the recent sightings of wild boars in Singapore, what should you do if you ever came face to face with one?Ben Lee, from non-profit organisation Nature Trekker, shares some …