Il Mantovano is one of the areas where the presence of nutria has become really massive. There are some striking cases, in particular that of Municipality of Commessaggio. The Lombard town has just over a thousand inhabitants and is part of the Terre d'Oglio Lombard Union of Municipalities. The continued proliferation of rodents required further effort, so much so that the mayor has formalized the increase in hours to devote to their hunting and capture.
The collection period has been extended from 6am to midnight, seven days out of seven, a real "mission". The municipal resolution is a few days ago and refers to type A operators who are in possession of a shotgun with a smooth bore. For the entry into force of the provision, however, we will have to wait until April 24th.
The danger does not concern only the territory, but also the people and their safety, so much so that we are not talking about a problem but an emergency. The otters are digging in the banks of the Oglio river and in the drainage canals. The reports from citizens and agricultural operators they are happening day by day and the issue cannot be underestimated anymore.