Olde English Pest Control carry out wild boar control throughout the south east.

We work in the South East, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Thanet and Medway.

Key facts

The wild boar, also known as the “wild swine”, “common wild pig”, or simply “wild pig” are the wild ancestors of domestic pigs.

Wild boars have wide and sturdy bodies with a double layer of fur. Their top layer of fur is harsh with bristly hair. Their under layer of fur is much softer.

Mature male boars have tusks that protrude from the mouth. Piglets, also called ‘Humbugs’ due to their colour, are a lighter ginger-brown colour. This colouring lasts for three months. Pilgets also have stripes on their coat for camouflage.  Without their camouflage, the young pigs would be vulnerable to any predators.

Wild boars are omnivores and will eat a range of plant and animal matter. Most of their diet is made up of roots, bulbs, seeds, nuts and green plants. As opportunistic feeders, they will east much of what they find.

• Groups of pigs is called a driftor
• A group of young pigs is called a litter
• Groups of hogs are called a passelor
• A group of swine is called a sounder
• A group of boars is called a singular.

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