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Abstract
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are managed in their native and invasive range to mitigate their negative environmental and anthropogenic effects. Management programs often utilize remote cameras, traps, shooting, and toxic bait, all of which are improved by attracting individuals to a location; therefore, there is a need for further research on wild pig attractant methods. In Chapter 2, I evaluated the efficiency of different attractant types and what habitat attributes influence wild pig site visitation. In Chapter 3, I investigated what intrinsic (sex, space use) and extrinsic (bait placement, scent lure, presence of other pigs) factors influenced individual wild pig bait site visitation. This research suggests managers and researchers should focus on using baits, selecting sites based on habitat attributes and wild pig space use, and consider social interactions. These results contribute to wild pig attractant and baiting literature and further advance the management of this globally distributed pest species.