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CRIMPS
03-01-2012, 09:35 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, 09:42 PM
Tobacco Mites?:sh

There are not the same as beetles, I think they are harmless
sevans105
03-01-2012, 10:21 PM
http://rcreptiles.com/blog/media/blogs/all/mites.jpg

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, 10:26 PM
Tobacco Mites?:sh

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


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

sheesh, you'd think I'd never got out of the 3rd grade
jjirons69
03-02-2012, 06:19 AM
Look at my non spelling self, "There are not the same":sl

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. :r

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, 08:10 AM
yeah, thanks for the info. A mite is a better description of what I believe I am seeing.
shilala
03-02-2012, 08:13 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, 08:20 AM
I can't see the pic :td
thecatch83
03-02-2012, 09:07 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, 10:24 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.

:r
CRIMPS
03-02-2012, 10:26 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!

I trust the guy I met in the alley implicitly, sir. How dare you.
sevans105
03-02-2012, 10:56 AM
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, 11:26 AM
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, 02:10 PM
I can't see the pic :td

Here's an artist's rendition.

http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal/gifts/friends/insects/dust-mite-stuffed-f1561.jpg