The method would be non-invasive and environmentally friendly, as well as tested in a concrete way. Nardin intervened after the accusations of not having addressed the problem of wild boars and birds for crops. In addition to the traditional methods, then, there was also talk of this chili-based solution. The commissioner said he was aware that it might seem like a joke, but it is not.
In the vineyards near the woods it would have been noticed how wild boars stay away because of the strong smell and the results where the practice has been tried looks good. The emergency in this part of Friuli Venezia Giulia is not negligible, given that the ungulates have managed to devastate five quintals of grapes after their passage.