The key to solving Gardendale's reported wild pig problem lies with unknown landowners, according to Alabama Cooperative Extension agents.

Timing is a key factor in solving Gardendale's feral pig problem, and traps must be set as soon as possible for any chance at eradicating the pig population.

At no cost to the landowner, Nueces County loans out a trap to landowners in need. What’s unique about these traps, is instead of catching just one feral hog, they’re built to catch a pack.

Vince Bruzzone traps and removes wild pigs from ecosystems in the Bay Area. He’s in high demand.

Traps are now set and baited in hopes of catching wild hogs that have been roaming and rooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood.