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Re: Pouches
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Reply to: #965807 by a knitwit
Sep 24, 2018 12:25pm
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I think it depends on the type of bag and tape that is used.

My experience with pouches (primarily SW Ohio, Central IN) is that the placement makes a difference, more than the materials. Learned the hard way about bugs in the fold. Very memorable....

In my area, at least, pouches seem more subject to weather than a good lock and lock, other factors being the same.
Re: Pouches
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Reply to: #965780 by Baqash
Sep 24, 2018 2:05pm
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There is a variety of large spider that seems to like to nest inside the box tho I’m not sure how it gets in. Smacking the side of the bird house a few times with a stick recommended.

[big spider]

It doesn't need to be small, it just needs to be smaller than your shoe.
Re: Pouches
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Reply to: #965796 by Teacup
Sep 24, 2018 9:05pm
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...there are usually some in the fold but not in the bag.

I think that's the concern being discussed. There might not be bugs inside the bag very often, but they are nearly always in the fold -- and that's bad enough, because you have to open up the fold in the course of opening the bag.