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Old 11-20-2010, 11:39 AM   #10
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Default Re: few questions about cigar beetles

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Originally Posted by Bunker View Post
Some have this whole routine down with set amounts of time, whatever makes you feel better. Loose cigars get a day, boxes maybe two then they go right in the cooler to acclimate before the humi.

You can (and I have) taken a cigar from the freezer and smoked it right away.
One day is not long enough in the freezer unless you are using a commercial or a blast freezer. At least 48 hours, 72 or longer is better. It will take that long to crack any eggs. Larvae may die in 24-36 hours but the eggs will take longer.
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