could this be from a beetle?

eber · 07-01-2009, 11:26 PM

I noticed this on the cap of my 5 Vegas Series "A" on sunday, does this look like a beetle did this damage? I know that it is normally a round hole but it kindof looks like a couple holes right next to each other

pics

thanks

NCRadioMan · 07-01-2009, 11:27 PM

Yes. That is from a beetle. Freeze or keep a close eye on your stash!

Sauer Grapes · 07-01-2009, 11:31 PM

Definitely beetle. Sorry.

shilala · 07-01-2009, 11:33 PM

Yup.

eber · 07-01-2009, 11:34 PM

well I will be freezing the rest of that box, since they are all stored in the box (in the vino) should I worry about the neighboring boxes. this is my first beetle experience so sorry if it is a dumb question

Pat1075 · 07-01-2009, 11:34 PM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but yes sir thats a bug.

kgoings · 07-01-2009, 11:35 PM

I third...a beetle. I hope you didnt put that in your mouth

Pat1075 · 07-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Do them all if you can fit them.

NCRadioMan · 07-01-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

well I will be freezing the rest of that box, since they are all stored in the box (in the vino) should I worry about the neighboring boxes. this is my first beetle experience so sorry if it is a dumb question

Not a dumb question at all! I would keep a close eye on the neighboring boxes but wouldn't freeze them. But that's just me. If it makes you feel more at ease, go ahead and freeze them too. Odds are you will encounter them again sometime down the road so now, you know exactly what to look for. Be sure to pull the cigars out if that box and check it out. You may just find a beetle roaming around or dead.

joetownhound · 07-01-2009, 11:45 PM

Have to go check the stash now that I see evidence of beetles again.

Good luck on getting rid of them bro.

07-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Ah, its posts like this that make me paranoid about my own stash! Hate to say it brotha, but that is a (more multiple) beetles. I would keep an eye on all of your boxes in the vino ESPECIALLY the ones that might have come in contact with this one.

NCRadioMan · 07-01-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcaprell

! Hate to say it brotha, but that is a (more multiple) beetles.

Not necessarily. One beetle can cause alot of damage and if it stays in one area, it's tunnel can look like more than one. Especially if it eats its way out and then back in again. That's what it looks like to me but admittedly, there easily could be more than one.

bobarian · 07-02-2009, 12:27 AM

You need to do an autopsy on that stick. Hard to tell whether it is an exit or entrance hole or both.

07-02-2009, 12:30 AM

Damn Bugs

I say Freeze them all.

Heres how

MarkinAZ · 07-02-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

so sorry if it is a dumb question

Never a dumb question eber and it always pays to ask

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Originally Posted by kgoings

I third...a beetle. I hope you didnt put that in your mouth

Just some simple protein K

07-02-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eber

well I will be freezing the rest of that box, since they are all stored in the box (in the vino) should I worry about the neighboring boxes. this is my first beetle experience so sorry if it is a dumb question

Not a dumb question at all.

In all liklihood there is no transference if it was in a closed box to other closed boxes, in fact it is likely infestation happened prior to even getting into your Vino. If it was in an open tray I would argue there is more risk.

That having been said, any risk is too much from my perspective. As you can see from my link in my prior post I have had bugs in the past 3 times. My collection is far too valuable, both figuratively and subjectively to risk. I freeze every stick that comes into my house regardless of source. I have frozen thousands of cigars and smoked many hundreds of them. Since I have become fastitious (read anal) about my intake process I have had zero problems

The Poet · 07-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Aside from a good source of protein, as mentioned north, a beetle makes for an entertaining POP when you smoke him. Tons of fun.

St. Lou Stu · 07-02-2009, 03:39 PM

I agree with everyone up there!

Happy Fourth, smoke the lil bastard and listen to the fireworks he provides!

csbrewfisher · 07-02-2009, 03:43 PM

Could this be a good reason to leave the cello on, or wouldn't it make a difference?

The Poet · 07-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Beetles come from eggs inside the cigar, and once they hatch they'll eat the cello as readily as the tobacco. A tube'll stop them, but that's about it.

07-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	could this be from a beetle? I noticed this on the cap of my 5 Vegas Series "A" on sunday, does this look like a beetle did this damage? I know that it is normally a round hole but it kindof looks like a couple holes right next to each other pics thanks

07-01-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Yes. That is from a beetle. Freeze or keep a close eye on your stash! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

07-01-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Definitely beetle. Sorry.

07-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Yup. __________________

07-01-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: could this be from a beetle? well I will be freezing the rest of that box, since they are all stored in the box (in the vino) should I worry about the neighboring boxes. this is my first beetle experience so sorry if it is a dumb question

07-01-2009, 11:34 PM	#6
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but yes sir thats a bug.

07-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#7
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: could this be from a beetle? I third...a beetle. I hope you didnt put that in your mouth __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

07-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Do them all if you can fit them.

07-01-2009, 11:45 PM	#10
joetownhound EYH Survivor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dennis Location: Tampa FL Posts: 380 Trading: (18)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Have to go check the stash now that I see evidence of beetles again. Good luck on getting rid of them bro. __________________ "The tree of freedom must be nurtured from time to time with the blood of its patriots" -Thomas Jefferson

07-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#11
Jcaprell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: could this be from a beetle? Ah, its posts like this that make me paranoid about my own stash! Hate to say it brotha, but that is a (more multiple) beetles. I would keep an eye on all of your boxes in the vino ESPECIALLY the ones that might have come in contact with this one.

07-02-2009, 12:27 AM	#13
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: could this be from a beetle? You need to do an autopsy on that stick. Hard to tell whether it is an exit or entrance hole or both.

07-02-2009, 12:30 AM	#14
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: could this be from a beetle? Damn Bugs I say Freeze them all. Heres how

07-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#17
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Aside from a good source of protein, as mentioned north, a beetle makes for an entertaining POP when you smoke him. Tons of fun.

07-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#18
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: could this be from a beetle? I agree with everyone up there! Happy Fourth, smoke the lil bastard and listen to the fireworks he provides! __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

07-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#19
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Could this be a good reason to leave the cello on, or wouldn't it make a difference?

07-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#20
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: could this be from a beetle? Beetles come from eggs inside the cigar, and once they hatch they'll eat the cello as readily as the tobacco. A tube'll stop them, but that's about it.