When You Find A Beetle

dragnframe · 02-15-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by milhouse

being that you have had beetles before, it seems like you have a temperature issue.

you said you freeze everthing... are you sure that you:

1. freeze everything before it goes in your humidor...
2. nothing that was not frozen goes into that humidor....

If yes to these 2 questions, I would guess you are not freezing long enough or at a low enough temperature.

it's better to be proactive than reactive.

So, are you sopose to freeze sticks befpre you put them in the humidor?

T.G · 02-15-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dragnframe

Once he gets rid of the bettles, What is the best way to prevent bettles from coming back?

Clean the humidor and boxes properly, freeze all cigars and chances will be pretty low. If you do those right, and it's really not hard to, then you would require an outside source for re-contamination.

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Originally Posted by dragnframe

So, are you sopose to freeze sticks befpre you put them in the humidor?

If your methodology is to freeze the cigars, then yes, you would want to do it before introducing them into the humidor.

mahtofire14 · 02-15-2013, 01:59 PM

Dang, now I'm gonna have to spend the next hour looking over my stash......

mahtofire14 · 02-15-2013, 10:50 PM

I've always wondered if you keep the celo on all your cigars, can the beetles get through it or would they be trapped in that one cigar?

pnoon · 02-15-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mahtofire14

I've always wondered if you keep the celo on all your cigars, can the beetles get through it or would they be trapped in that one cigar?

Beetles can and will chew thru cello.

JJKJR · 02-16-2013, 07:08 PM

Sorry I haven't gotten back with you sooner but I had Internet Connection issues. It's fixed now. I have repackaged all of the cigars in freezer bags and they are in the freezer. I also found several beetles in the Heartfelt Humidity Beads. I guess they like the moisture. The beads are also in the freezer. BTW, anyone insulted by my comment about giving the cigars away to forum members...it was just a joke. I wouldn't want to ever purposely contaminate a persons cigar humidor. Thanks for the feedback!!!

Zane · 02-16-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JJKJR

Sorry I haven't gotten back with you sooner but I had Internet Connection issues. It's fixed now. I have repackaged all of the cigars in freezer bags and they are in the freezer. I also found several beetles in the Heartfelt Humidity Beads. I guess they like the moisture. The beads are also in the freezer. BTW, anyone insulted by my comment about giving the cigars away to forum members...it was just a joke. I wouldn't want to ever purposely contaminate a persons cigar humidor. Thanks for the feedback!!!

Sounds like you have it under control! Just make sure your freezer is cold enough.

pnoon · 02-16-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JJKJR

Sorry I haven't gotten back with you sooner but I had Internet Connection issues. It's fixed now. I have repackaged all of the cigars in freezer bags and they are in the freezer. I also found several beetles in the Heartfelt Humidity Beads. I guess they like the moisture. The beads are also in the freezer. BTW, anyone insulted by my comment about giving the cigars away to forum members...it was just a joke. I wouldn't want to ever purposely contaminate a persons cigar humidor. Thanks for the feedback!!!

And members would have known you were joking HOW?
it seems many thought you were serious.

Good luck with the extermination.

Bondo 287 · 02-17-2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJKJR

Sorry I haven't gotten back with you sooner but I had Internet Connection issues. It's fixed now. I have repackaged all of the cigars in freezer bags and they are in the freezer. I also found several beetles in the Heartfelt Humidity Beads. I guess they like the moisture. The beads are also in the freezer. BTW, anyone insulted by my comment about giving the cigars away to forum members...it was just a joke. I wouldn't want to ever purposely contaminate a persons cigar humidor. Thanks for the feedback!!!

FWIW I knew you were joking. Here's to a happy recovery !

JJKJR · 02-22-2013, 05:01 AM

Took my sticks out of the freezer yesterday and placed them in the frig. Looking forward to re-introducing them to the humidor this evening after work. I actually cheated yesterday evening and after the cigars were in the frig for several hours I took one out and lit her up while working on my bike. It tasted just fine to me. But for long term storage of the rest, do you folks have any advice?

02-15-2013, 01:59 PM	#3
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: When You Find A Beetle Dang, now I'm gonna have to spend the next hour looking over my stash...... __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

02-15-2013, 10:50 PM	#4
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: When You Find A Beetle I've always wondered if you keep the celo on all your cigars, can the beetles get through it or would they be trapped in that one cigar? __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

02-16-2013, 07:08 PM	#6
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: When You Find A Beetle Sorry I haven't gotten back with you sooner but I had Internet Connection issues. It's fixed now. I have repackaged all of the cigars in freezer bags and they are in the freezer. I also found several beetles in the Heartfelt Humidity Beads. I guess they like the moisture. The beads are also in the freezer. BTW, anyone insulted by my comment about giving the cigars away to forum members...it was just a joke. I wouldn't want to ever purposely contaminate a persons cigar humidor. Thanks for the feedback!!!

02-22-2013, 05:01 AM	#10
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: When You Find A Beetle Took my sticks out of the freezer yesterday and placed them in the frig. Looking forward to re-introducing them to the humidor this evening after work. I actually cheated yesterday evening and after the cigars were in the frig for several hours I took one out and lit her up while working on my bike. It tasted just fine to me. But for long term storage of the rest, do you folks have any advice?