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Feral pig control
A practical guide to pig control in Queensland
Silo trap
The silo trap is superior in strength and capacity to the panel trap. The silo trap is
constructed from a continuous mesh panel (10–20 m × 1.5 m high) and may incorporate a
funnel gate, side swinging gate, self-sprung panel gate, vertical gate or a lifting bar gate.
The silo trap is more difficult for one person to construct, dismantle and transport than
the other designs and is more suited to semi-permanent trap sites.
Traps can be further strengthened by stretching wire across the trap from the top of
the steel posts. Steel posts can be driven in at a 45 degree angle in soft mud or sand to
prevent lifting. Posts should be 1.5 m apart and can incorporate available trees to further
strengthen the trap. The traps flexibility will prevent pigs from climbing out or breaking
the mesh.
Silo trap incorporating a funnel gate design
Top view of silo traps that can incorporate a number of trap door designs
Wires can be tied across the top to strengthen the trap.