The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages 12 million acres of public lands and waters, where controlling invasive species is critical to our mission. These plants and animals threaten natural resources, hinder navigation, and disrupt flood risk management, hydropower, and water supply.
The Feral Pig:
While they might look like farm animals gone rogue, feral swine are a massive threat to our state's natural balance and economy.
Ubiquitous Presence: They are now found in nearly every corner of the state, adapting to almost any environment they encounter.
Ecosystem Destruction: Their natural behavior of rooting and wallowing isn't just messy—it accelerates soil erosion, destroys native plant life, and ruins habitats that our local wildlife depend on to survive.
A Billion-Dollar Problem: The economic toll is staggering. Between crop destruction and property damage, feral swine cause billions of dollars in losses annually.
A Walking Health Risk: They are carriers of several serious diseases and host ectoparasites like ticks. These can transmit illnesses that pose a direct threat to livestock, pets, and humans alike. (U.S. Army Animation by Brigida I. Sanchez)
| Date Taken: | 02.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2026 09:15 |
| Category: | PSA |
| Video ID: | 997188 |
| VIRIN: | 262502-A-AZ289-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111542651 |
| Length: | 00:00:55 |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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