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Klapotetz

Local term especially in the Austrian wine-growing region of Styria and also in Slovenia (here Klopótec) common noise device that is set up in the vineyard as a scarecrow (in the picture on the right; in the picture on the left a conventional scarecrow). Here the Klapotetz is also the vineyard landmark. The Klapotetz was mentioned in a manuscript as early as 1797. From 1832 there is a pictorial representation of a castle near Celje with a klapotetz. Archduke Johann (1782-1859), who was involved in viticulture, also had a Klapotetz on his vineyard in Pickern.

Vogelscheuche - Figur und Klapotetz

The wheel, which is usually made of cherry or plum wood, consists of clappers that produce a rattling (Slav. klaptati = rattling) noise and ultrasonic sounds through the wind and thus drive away the pest birds. In Austria, the wind turbine usually has eight blades, in Slovenia only six. The largest Klapotetz in the world has been standing in Schloßberg (Leutschach) in Styria since 2010. It has a 9 m deep concrete foundation, is 19 m high and weighs 25 tonnes. Traditionally, these devices are put into operation on St. Jacob's Day (25 July) and decommissioned again on Martinmas (11 November). The equipment is used in the context of biological plant protection. See also under Farm Rules and Customs in Viticulture.

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