Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles

CRIMPS · 03-01-2012, 10:35 PM

So I received a couple of boxes from the same vendor. Upon inspection, I found some almost white bugs that weren't beetles in both boxes. Very small and tough to actually see with the naked eye. They reminded me of a small aphid. I don't think they liked the light either. I couldn't seem to capture them on camera.

The boxes went straight to the freezer. No damage was found, so I'm not too concerned. However, I would like to know about other bugs I should have concerns about other than just beetles.

Thanks.

Malazan · 03-01-2012, 10:42 PM

Tobacco Mites?

There are not the same as beetles, I think they are harmless

sevans105 · 03-01-2012, 11:21 PM

Good call Malazan.

Look like this? Tobacco mites. Not harmful. Wipe them off. Some people are allergic to them, so try and avoid breathing them or smoking the cigars without a damp (very lightly damp) soft cloth. Wipe in the direction the wrapper was rolled to be sure not to damage the wrapper.

Malazan · 03-01-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Malazan

Tobacco Mites?

There are not the same as beetles, I think they are harmless

Look at my non spelling self, "There are not the same"

sheesh, you'd think I'd never got out of the 3rd grade

jjirons69 · 03-02-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Malazan

Look at my non spelling self, "There are not the same"

sheesh, you'd think I'd never got out of the 3rd grade

It's "non-spelling", John. I believe they teach that in the 4th grade.

As much of a problem as I have seeing to read without glasses, I would never seen them. Probably would've freaked a little. Good call on the freezer.

CRIMPS · 03-02-2012, 09:10 AM

yeah, thanks for the info. A mite is a better description of what I believe I am seeing.

shilala · 03-02-2012, 09:13 AM

They're not mites, they're one-steppers. They call them that because when one bites you, you get one step before you die.
They're ten times deadlier than the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique.

irratebass · 03-02-2012, 09:20 AM

I can't see the pic

03-02-2012, 10:07 AM

Over 15 years of purchasing and smoking cigars and I have yet to experience any form of a bug/insect etc. I would reconsider your sources!

CRIMPS · 03-02-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

They're not mites, they're one-steppers. They call them that because when one bites you, you get one step before you die.
They're ten times deadlier than the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique.

CRIMPS · 03-02-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Over 15 years of purchasing and smoking cigars and I have yet to experience any form of a bug/insect etc. I would reconsider your sources!

I trust the guy I met in the alley implicitly, sir. How dare you.

sevans105 · 03-02-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

I trust the guy I met in the alley implicitly, sir. How dare you.

Hey! I know that guy! ummmmmm.....that's not really a guy. Just thought you ought to know.

CRIMPS · 03-02-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sevans105

Hey! I know that guy! ummmmmm.....that's not really a guy. Just thought you ought to know.

haha! I feel like we are circling back around to bugs somehow... but not quite there.

jjirons69 · 03-02-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I can't see the pic

Here's an artist's rendition.

03-01-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles So I received a couple of boxes from the same vendor. Upon inspection, I found some almost white bugs that weren't beetles in both boxes. Very small and tough to actually see with the naked eye. They reminded me of a small aphid. I don't think they liked the light either. I couldn't seem to capture them on camera. The boxes went straight to the freezer. No damage was found, so I'm not too concerned. However, I would like to know about other bugs I should have concerns about other than just beetles. Thanks. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

03-01-2012, 10:42 PM	#2
Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles Tobacco Mites? There are not the same as beetles, I think they are harmless __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

03-01-2012, 11:21 PM	#3
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles Good call Malazan. Look like this? Tobacco mites. Not harmful. Wipe them off. Some people are allergic to them, so try and avoid breathing them or smoking the cigars without a damp (very lightly damp) soft cloth. Wipe in the direction the wrapper was rolled to be sure not to damage the wrapper. __________________

03-02-2012, 09:10 AM	#6
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles yeah, thanks for the info. A mite is a better description of what I believe I am seeing. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

03-02-2012, 09:13 AM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles They're not mites, they're one-steppers. They call them that because when one bites you, you get one step before you die. They're ten times deadlier than the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique. __________________

03-02-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles I can't see the pic __________________

03-02-2012, 10:07 AM	#9
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Concerns regarding bugs other than beetles Over 15 years of purchasing and smoking cigars and I have yet to experience any form of a bug/insect etc. I would reconsider your sources!