Farmer David Gray of Glenhead Farm in Banton, near Kilsyth, north Lanarkshire, was becoming increasingly frustrated by the deer coming onto his farm and destroying the crops, he decided that a scarecrow, which was more effective than a carrier bag on a stick was needed.
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David Gray wanted something that looked like a real person so he ordered the risqué doll and drove her to the field on the back of his quad bike
David Gray says the £4.82 inflatable woman has proven more effective than traditional methods.
The Joker, 50, said: "She has made a much better job of it than my last scarecrow, which was made from a carrier bag on the end of a stick.
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As well as guarding the site, the doll who is yet to be named has caused a bit of a stir with locals in the village, reports the Daily Record.
David said: "The reaction from people round here has been great
"We have had loads of people stopping to look at her when they are going past.
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"There has almost been a few crashes at the corner where she is because people do a double take when driving past."
David, who has 2,000 sheep and 60 cattle, has lived on the farm all his life.
He also revealed that when he showed a photo of the doll on the back of the quad bike to his elderly mum, she thought she was looking at a snap of her granddaughter Heather, 16, who is studying at agricultural college when not working on the 3,000 acre farm.
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David even considered dressing the doll last week.
His wife Fiona, 52, said: "David loves a laugh and is well known for his pranks.
"I can see him raiding my wardrobe for clothes for her but he better not dare."
