Bob Harper told me about this idea.
Takes only as long as it takes to slice down the sides and slip over the ripening fig.
Doesn't fit in some situations , in which case I use a double layer of mesh/organza bags as a second choice
I can't recall any of the 32 ounce cups getting removed by birds , but when I used smaller cups in the past I think squirrels knocked some of them off.
It is not fool proof , but very very helpful for me.
The fruit in the picture is a Longue D'Aout breba.
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