few questions about cigar beetles

Stinky · 11-21-2010, 03:10 PM

I've done considerable research on this topic. The advice above is quite good. You get an "A" Adam!

One aspect to keep in mind about freezing to kill Lacioderma (aka Tobacco Beatles):

Crank your home FREEZER down to the coldest setting! ! ! Normal (typical) home freezers are set around 10+ to 15+ degrees above Zero. Research the subject and you'll find the necessary temperature to "crack the eggs" is "minus 10 Degrees" or colder for 72-hours.

Also:
I agree with the process of placing the cigars right into the freezer after sealing the baggie. 72-hour min freezer time. Then, a day in the 40+/- refrigerator is customary. 24 hours at room temperature and they're ready to smoke. The freezing process (when done right) does NOT take the humidity out! This is NOT about humidity. . . just temp.

Is it ok to go colder? YES.

Is it ok to deep-freeze longer? Yes. . . not necessary, but no problem if you sealed the cigars inside a zip-lock bag and sucked all the air out. Well, suck as much as you can. Use a straw.

11-21-2010, 03:10 PM	#1
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: few questions about cigar beetles I've done considerable research on this topic. The advice above is quite good. You get an "A" Adam! One aspect to keep in mind about freezing to kill Lacioderma (aka Tobacco Beatles): Crank your home FREEZER down to the coldest setting! ! ! Normal (typical) home freezers are set around 10+ to 15+ degrees above Zero. Research the subject and you'll find the necessary temperature to "crack the eggs" is "minus 10 Degrees" or colder for 72-hours. Also: I agree with the process of placing the cigars right into the freezer after sealing the baggie. 72-hour min freezer time. Then, a day in the 40+/- refrigerator is customary. 24 hours at room temperature and they're ready to smoke. The freezing process (when done right) does NOT take the humidity out! This is NOT about humidity. . . just temp. Is it ok to go colder? YES. Is it ok to deep-freeze longer? Yes. . . not necessary, but no problem if you sealed the cigars inside a zip-lock bag and sucked all the air out. Well, suck as much as you can. Use a straw. __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!