Beetles

zeebra

Just for my reference, how do you identify if you have them? Like will I actually see them in my humidor or do they hide in cigars?

Only reason I ask is cause in some of my cigar cellos there is pieces of tabacco, just like a small part, in others I dont. Tabacco from cigar being transportation is what I am thinkin on a few.

sightunseen

Look at your cigars and see if there are small pin-sized holes. The holes are formed when the beetles hatch inside the cigar and start eating their way outside.

thedjfish@comcast.net

heres a link to some info http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Features/CA_Feature_Basic_Template/0,2344,231,00.html

zeebra

thanks fellas. Tony...you mean on the side of the cigars right, not at the opening right?

sightunseen

zeebra:

thanks fellas. Tony...you mean on the side of the cigars right, not at the opening right?

Yea, on the wrapper, not at the foot. That link is a good article.

Renaissance_Man

If you have the Beetles in your box, I'd imagine quite a lot of music coming out of there... Maybe to be sure - start playing "Girl" and see how they react... JK.. lame joke... lol

nightmaremike31

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zeebra

Thanks for that picture. Just tryin to expand my knowledge on em.

nightmaremike31

zeebra:

Thanks for that picture. Just tryin to expand my knowledge on em.

No problem. Remember, knowing is half the battle.

xmacro

nightmaremike31:

*twitch* Not only do I have nightmares, but now I have a permanent eye twitch

Dustin1981

nightmaremike31:

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Oh great now I have to go inspect all my sticks. Oh well might as well burn one while I am at it.

Redtailhawkoz

nightmaremike31:

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Doesnt that Just BLOW Donkey Dicks!

RampMonkey

Damn, that's a shame.....makes me itch..I would never wish this upon anyone.

gdsim1

That pic makes me volcanically angry... and they arent even my sticks...

fla-gypsy

All these pics are creepy. What kind of stupid bug would eat premium sticks LOL

gdsim1

fla-gypsy:

All these pics are creepy. What kind of stupid bug would eat premium sticks LOL

I Googled it - not ONE SINGLE recorded case of cigar beetles in the history of Swisher Sweets.

Guess even bugs have better taste than that. :-D >br>

Alex Williams

nightmaremike31:

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Can't. Sleep. Too. Scared.

kuzi16

fla-gypsy:

All these pics are creepy. What kind of stupid bug would eat premium sticks LOL

much like you and me, those bugs ENJOY premium tobacco. i dont blame them, i just dislike them.

wannabe.otaku

I've been gifted several beetle infested sticks.  I still smoke them, albeit in a campfire.

Joeyjoe21_8

so i have a cigar that got hit decently bad with a beetle...let me ask....it was wrapped in the plastic wrap as always...will that beetle go from one cigar to the next?

sightunseen

Joeyjoe21_8:

so i have a cigar that got hit decently bad with a beetle...let me ask....it was wrapped in the plastic wrap as always...will that beetle go from one cigar to the next?

Beetles can chew through cello. To be safe you should freeze everything that was in the humidor.

Amos Umwhat

sightunseen:

Joeyjoe21_8:

so i have a cigar that got hit decently bad with a beetle...let me ask....it was wrapped in the plastic wrap as always...will that beetle go from one cigar to the next?

Beetles can chew through cello. To be safe you should freeze everything that was in the humidor.

will freezing kill them?, haven't seen any, but, would freezing cigars received during conditions that they hatch under do them in? Possibly a preventative measure?

sightunseen

Amos Umwhat:

sightunseen:

Joeyjoe21_8:

so i have a cigar that got hit decently bad with a beetle...let me ask....it was wrapped in the plastic wrap as always...will that beetle go from one cigar to the next?

Beetles can chew through cello. To be safe you should freeze everything that was in the humidor.

will freezing kill them?, haven't seen any, but, would freezing cigars received during conditions that they hatch under do them in? Possibly a preventative measure?

I believe freezing is both a preventative measure and a treatment. There is an article on the first page of this thread that goes into more detail.

Joeyjoe21_8

after a few minutes of research and a call to ccom...here is what i was told..beetle...the bastards that strive to eat our prized possessions....you should get a double seal freezer ziplock bag....put all ur sticks in there, then put them in the fridge for 24 hours... then freeze them for 24 hours....then back to the fridge for 24 hours....after the 72 hours you can put them back in ur humi after you cleaned it out of course...lol.. Dam,....i cant smoke for 72 hours....*** guys....i dont know how ill handle myself!