Mix/Fun Facts (Kudzu)
What poisonous plant is Kudzu Ivy sometimes confused with?
Poison Ivy
True or False?
Burning the Kudzu only affects the old plants.
False
Is the Feral pig a New World Species or an Old World Species?
The Feral Pig is an Old World Species.
What does the Kudzu plant hog from other plants?
Sunlight
What behavior do they use towards humans?
extremely aggressive and unpredictable behavior
How many feet can a Kudzu grow to in just one day?
1 foot
Why dont the kudzu plants freeze and die away during winter?
Because their roots are too deep to be frozen during winter.
What name is the Kudzu Ivy also called?
Japanese Arrowroot
True or false?
Feral pigs are dangerous for humans to be around.
True
How many subspecies does the Feral pig have?
4-25 subspecies
Kudzu Ivy can grow up to how many feet in a single season?
60 feet
Name three of the ways that the U.S. has tried to control Kudzu.
Cutting grazing, digging, disking, burning, and application of herbicides
Kudzu was brought to the United States from where?
Japan
What does the kudzu smother?
Other plants and trees
What Habitat does the Feral pig prefer?
The deciduous forests
What Conservation corps started planting kudzu Ivy?
The Civilian Conservation Corps
Name one of the two ways we try to control the Feral Pigs.
Vaccinating and fencing
Who brought pigs to the United States? (before they became Feral)
European Explorers and settlers
What do Feral Pigs destroy? (2)
Crops and pastures
True or False?
The Feral Pig is found throughout Asia?
True
What kind of crop was the Kudzu Ivy used for?
Ornamental
How much does the United States spend a year on control costs and damage fees for Feral Pigs?
About 1.5 billion
The first wild pigs originated from what?
Domestic Stock
Name two of the three ways Feral Pigs cause damage to the environment.
Wallowing, rooting food, and selective eating.
What habitat are they native to?
Forests