Wild pigs are a problem in Florida. In Florida, Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA's) hold workshops, volunteer workdays, meetings and other events to focus on National Invasive Species Awareness Week. There's an effort now to turn the pest into a profit. This annual event is designed to raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species issues on the local, state, and national level. Burmese pythons, feral pigs, and other introduced species are causing enormous damage to Florida’s native wildlife and habitats. Copyright 1999 - 2020 State of Florida s Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2019 Agency Regulatory Plan . Likewise, all wild hogs in Florida are considered the same species, Sus scrofa. See more ideas about Florida, Feral pig and Tegu lizard. You Can Hunt These Four Florida Invasive Species Nonnative Species Nonnative Birds Florida’s Wildlife Management Area Regulations Hunting Iguanas & Tegus Lizards There are three types of iguanas in the Florida Keys and are all extremely invasive: The green Mexican spiny-tailed Black spiny-tailed iguanas are all prevalent throughout the area. About the fact sheet Feral pigs are environmental and agricultural pests. It is believed that hogs were first brought to Florida, and possibly the United States, in 1539, when Hernando de Soto brought swine to provision a settlement he established at Charlotte Harbor in Lee County. Mar 21, 2016 - Explore kaylinbobaylin's board "Invasive Species of Florida" on Pinterest. The state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has declared open season on green iguanas; residents are encouraged to kill them on sight. Florida's least wanted: 10 invasive animal species that are wrecking native ecosystems. Wild Hog. Although technically the term "feral" refers to free-ranging animals descended from domesticated stock, all wild hogs are typically referred to as feral in Florida, whether they descend from wild boar or from domesticated stock. The wild hog (Sus scrofa), also called the wild pig, wild boar or feral pig, is not a Florida native but has grown its population to nearly 500,000. From pythons to toxic toads, these non-native animals are wreaking havoc on our natural ecosystems. Hundreds of thousands are roaming the state and destroying scores of acres of fields and crops. They cause damage to the environment through wallowing, rooting for food and selective feeding. They destroy crops and pasture, as well as habitat for native plants and animals. They spread environmental weeds and could spread exotic diseases should there be an outbreak.