could this be from a beetle?

[eber]

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

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/emulberry/DSCN0338.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/emulberry/DSCN0337.jpg

thanks

[NCRadioMan]

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

[Sauer Grapes]

Definitely beetle. Sorry.

[shilala]

Yup.

[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

[Pat1075]

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

[kgoings]

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

[Pat1075]

Do them all if you can fit them.

[NCRadioMan]

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]

Have to go check the stash now that I see evidence of beetles again. :( Good luck on getting rid of them bro.

[Jcaprell]

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]

! 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]

You need to do an autopsy on that stick. Hard to tell whether it is an exit or entrance hole or both. :2

[SilverFox]

Damn Bugs

I say Freeze them all.

Heres how (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7919)

[MarkinAZ]

so sorry if it is a dumb question

Never a dumb question eber and it always pays to ask:tu

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

Just some simple protein K;)

[SilverFox]

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]

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]

I agree with everyone up there!

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

[csbrewfisher]

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

[The Poet]

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.

[Tio Gato]

That sucker escaped from that cigar. You must freeze that box and keep a very close eye on the others. Best of luck.

[Garbandz]

Probably Ringo......

[mcmoyer]

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

They'll make an equally neat little hole in the cello. Found out the hard way.

:2

[nozero]

Me, I'd have to dissect that one for scientific purposes.

[Commander Quan]

I'd still smoke it. That has to be the best place to get a beetle hole. Just clip it and keep on going. Just listen for the pops.

[eber]

I did smoke it, however put it down after the first 3/4 inch because the draw was horrible, so I never heard a pop

[Old Sailor]

If you ever suspect a beetle, tap the cigar over a piece of paper, if little spects like finely ground black pepper come out......bettle!:2