Impressive numbers
Less than two months to obtain an important result, even if in these situations even more needs to be done. In the municipal area of Crema 1400 nutria were killed in less than 60 days, a total to which we must add the 900 specimens taken last spring. Containment therefore proceeds at a rapid pace, with the aim of freeing the territory from the harmful rodent, although the results are only partial.
Who manages the culling
The interventions were coordinated by Franco Bordo, municipal councilor for the environment, who started the campaign after reaching an agreement with the Province of Cremona, the police forces and agricultural associations. The killings are managed by 12 hunters who have received special training following complaints presented by several citizens.
The campaign in 2024
The 900 nutria mentioned previously refer to the first phase of the campaign which ended last May, then restarted in November with a wider scope of action. Operations are suspended during this Christmas period, but will resume as usual in 2024.