Dangerous feral hogs that destroy lawns and eat plastic are growing across the US, and states can't kill them fast enough

David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP, file

• Feral pigs cause billions of dollars in damage to properties and agriculture across the US.
• The US has struggled to control the feral pig population, which is between 6 and 9 million.
• The pigs are highly adaptable and intelligent, making them difficult to capture.

Across the US, hogs are damaging lawns, sprinkler systems, golf courses, and crops.