Beetles help

Tio Gato · 03-03-2009, 01:25 PM

It's my understanding is that freezing will kill the eggs as long as you can get the temp low enough. I think 10 to 20 below zero is what is needed. If I can find where I read this I will post a link. Unfortunately most home refrigerators can't get that low. Usually only commercial grades can. A lot of cigars have eggs in them, but they don't hatch because the ideal conditions have not occurred. Eggs hatch above 70 F. Keep them below that and you should be OK.
You should absolutely contact the vendor and let them know. Their response will be a great indication of whether they deserve your business or not.
Best of luck!

hotreds · 03-03-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tio Gato

It's my understanding is that freezing will kill the eggs as long as you can get the temp low enough. I think 10 to 20 below zero is what is needed. If I can find where I read this I will post a link. Unfortunately most home refrigerators can't get that low. Usually only commercial grades can. A lot of cigars have eggs in them, but they don't hatch because the ideal conditions have not occurred. Eggs hatch above 70 F. Keep them below that and you should be OK.
You should absolutely contact the vendor and let them know. Their response will be a great indication of whether they deserve your business or not.
Best of luck!

Correct- home freezers don't get cold enough to kill the eggs. Good luck to you- what an unpleasant sight!

03-03-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Correct- home freezers don't get cold enough to kill the eggs. Good luck to you- what an unpleasant sight!

The average temperature of a household freezer is between -12 and -18 degrees Celsius which is more than enough for 100% mortality of all life cycles of tobacco beetles based on the study.

03-03-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

The average temperature of a household freezer is between -12 and -18 degrees Celsius which is more than enough for 100% mortality of all life cycles of tobacco beetles based on the study.

Where did you buy the freezer Shawn? Local appliance store or large warehouse store?

03-03-2009, 01:25 PM	#1
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: Beetles help It's my understanding is that freezing will kill the eggs as long as you can get the temp low enough. I think 10 to 20 below zero is what is needed. If I can find where I read this I will post a link. Unfortunately most home refrigerators can't get that low. Usually only commercial grades can. A lot of cigars have eggs in them, but they don't hatch because the ideal conditions have not occurred. Eggs hatch above 70 F. Keep them below that and you should be OK. You should absolutely contact the vendor and let them know. Their response will be a great indication of whether they deserve your business or not. Best of luck! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.