The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture voted to approve Kaput Feral Hog Bait as a state restricted use pesticide Wednesday.
Kaput Feral Hog Bait can be applied by those who are licensed in one of the three following categories: Bird and Vertebrate Animal Pests, Agricultural Plant, or private applicator.
Feral swine are a non-native invasive species in Oklahoma that are detrimental to the state’s natural resources, agriculture production, and a disease risk.
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association responded quickly after the meeting- “Feral swine are responsible for extensive damage to land and water resources, harboring and transmitting diseases and perhaps even changing the wildlife landscape by pushing out other species. Oklahoma needs as many tools as possible to address the growing problem of feral swine. OCA greatly appreciates ODAFF approval of KAPUT. We look forward working with ODAFF and the manufacturer for the responsible roll out of the product.”
Kaput was initially licensed in Texas for Feral Hog control- click here for more details from the company website.
A Texas A&M study in 2023 found that this product can be effective when used correctly. “We found that the product had the ability to control feral hogs when applicators adhered to best practices, consistent with, but modified from, manufacturer instructions. In situations where applicators diligently followed our protocol, lethality of 100% was achieved among feral hogs visiting the bait site.” Click here for the complete study on this warfarin based product.
