ever had a beetle infestation ???

irratebass · 09-17-2014, 09:40 AM

Derrick, you can read my story here http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=49721 Starts on #18 with pics.

To answer your question, if I order online or receive sticks from someone I don't know that well......yep I freeze them.

mravery · 10-12-2014, 08:24 AM

Glad I found this thread as searches for recent posts in other sites came up dry.

I was wondering if the manufacturing and handling of the tobacco and cigars had changed since the early 2000's as that is where most of the 'beetle' threads date.

Just picked up a large cabinet humi and didn't know if I should start freezing. I keep the humidity fairly low (66rH) but the problem with Florida is that the temperature is tied to the A/C. So it ranges from 71 at night to 81 during the day.

Will those little bastards hatch in the 66rH range with a high temp or would that keep them under control?

Also, does anyone know if the big web retailers have any sort of special handling in their processes to ensure no infestations?

I really didn't want to start freezing (wife has issues with cigars and putting them in the freezer would add to the list

) but if it is still an issue I may have to.

Wharf Rat · 10-12-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mravery

Also, does anyone know if the big web retailers have any sort of special handling in their processes to ensure no infestations?

I toured JR's warehouse once. They said that they relied on their trusted suppliers to deliver cigars that were beetle free. They have a freezer that they use on shipments that might be suspect, for example, if they bought out someone else's stock.

Your best bet is to learn to love to freeze.

T.G · 10-12-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mravery

Will those little bastards hatch in the 66rH range with a high temp or would that keep them under control?

Incubation is mostly dependent on temperatures. They will incubate and hatch in considerably lower ambient humidity than where you are presently keeping your humidor.

shark · 10-15-2014, 04:26 AM

I've had a couple of ones that arrived with holes in them. I just took pics of them for the vendor and they made it right.

Could you imagine this? This pic has been around for a long time:

10-12-2014, 08:24 AM	#2
mravery Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Trading: (0)	Re: ever had a beetle infestation ??? Glad I found this thread as searches for recent posts in other sites came up dry. I was wondering if the manufacturing and handling of the tobacco and cigars had changed since the early 2000's as that is where most of the 'beetle' threads date. Just picked up a large cabinet humi and didn't know if I should start freezing. I keep the humidity fairly low (66rH) but the problem with Florida is that the temperature is tied to the A/C. So it ranges from 71 at night to 81 during the day. Will those little bastards hatch in the 66rH range with a high temp or would that keep them under control? Also, does anyone know if the big web retailers have any sort of special handling in their processes to ensure no infestations? I really didn't want to start freezing (wife has issues with cigars and putting them in the freezer would add to the list ) but if it is still an issue I may have to.

10-15-2014, 04:26 AM	#5
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,659 Trading: (0)	Re: ever had a beetle infestation ??? I've had a couple of ones that arrived with holes in them. I just took pics of them for the vendor and they made it right. Could you imagine this? This pic has been around for a long time: __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

09-17-2014, 09:40 AM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: ever had a beetle infestation ??? Derrick, you can read my story here http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=49721 Starts on #18 with pics. To answer your question, if I order online or receive sticks from someone I don't know that well......yep I freeze them. __________________