Freezing Cigars – Does it Work?

SeanGAR · 03-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Scientific studies have proven that chill and freezing temperatures (depends on time x temp) kill all forms of the beetles (egg, pupa, beetle).

http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/...tte_beetle.htm

Items can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer (16 days at 36°F, 7 days at 25°F or 32°F for four to seven days) to kill all stages. Place items in a plastic bag to reduce condensation problems during thawing. Heating small quantities of infested material in an oven (190°F for one hour, 120°F for 16 to 24 hours) also is effective.

Why reinvent the wheel?

View Poll Results: Will the beetles not hatch?
All cigars will have beetles	12	24.49%
Only the frozen cigars will have beetles, but not the microwaved cigar	1	2.04%
Only the microwaved cigars will have beetles, but not the frozen cigars	9	18.37%
None of the cigars will have beetles	27	55.10%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

03-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#11
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Freezing Cigars – Does it Work? Scientific studies have proven that chill and freezing temperatures (depends on time x temp) kill all forms of the beetles (egg, pupa, beetle). http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/...tte_beetle.htm Items can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer (16 days at 36°F, 7 days at 25°F or 32°F for four to seven days) to kill all stages. Place items in a plastic bag to reduce condensation problems during thawing. Heating small quantities of infested material in an oven (190°F for one hour, 120°F for 16 to 24 hours) also is effective. Why reinvent the wheel? __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

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