Wild pigs adapt to almost any habitat, have few natural enemies, and reproduce at a high rate. They cause tremendous damage—up to $2.5 billion annually—to crops, forestry, livestock, and pastures. Feral pigs also present great risks to human health and safety. They can harbor and transmit dozens of parasites and diseases. To combat these threats, APHIS established the National Feral Hog Damage Management Program in 2014.