10/20/2026
Rooting is a foraging behavior where wild pigs use their powerful snouts to dig, push, and turn over soil in search of food such as roots, tubers, and insects.
What starts as a search for food can leave lasting impacts on ecosystems. Wild pig rooting disturbs soil, damages habitats, and can affect both wildlife and agriculture.
‘Wild pigs’ is a catch-all term for any pig not within an enclosed area, including wild boar, escaped domestic pigs, and their hybrids. If you see a wild pig, take a picture, note your location, and email [email protected] or call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711.