I have an odd problem that I need advice on. I have noticed lately that I am getting very small perfectly round holes in the cigars in my humidifier!!Is it BUG? It started in a small group of cigars and is starting to spread to other cigars. If anyone knows what this is and how I can stop it that would be great.
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Posts: 43 | Location: Colorado | Registered: February 12, 2008
Throw out the ones that have the holes and try to keep your humidor at the right temp and humidity.
The last page of the article suggest how you can save your stash.
Good luck...
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Posts: 23 | Location: SE Michigan | Registered: March 03, 2008
That sounds you got a beetle problem. I beleive you should deep freeze all your cigars that have not been affected. Search "Beetles" in the forums and there are plenty of threads regarding beetles.
Sorry to hear about that, bondgirl. That's a trouble. Indeed, if you make search, you'll find a lot of advice, the main thing being deep freeze all the cigars for a week, then gradually bring back to normal temp. Good luck.
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Yup, you got the beetle. Toss out the sticks that have the holes in them. As for the cigars that don't, put them in ziploc baggies and squeeze out as much air as you can. Freeze them for 3 days minimum. After that, move them to the fridge for 24 hours to bring the temp up slowly (otherwise they may split).
While the cigars are "chilling out" (okay, it was a bad joke), completely wipe out your humidor and reseason it. If you don't have one, get a digital hygrometer / thermometer from a local B&M or online. Beetle larvae only hatch when the temp inside the humi rises above 75 degrees. Keep them under that temp and you should be fine. Easiest way to do that is to keep it out of sunlight and away from any heat source.
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Posts: 1605 | Location: Medford, NY | Registered: July 18, 2007
Ever seen beetles eat through the celo? I almost bought a Diamond Crown Maximus that had a perfect little hole on the underside of the cigar, and right through the celo as well.
Posts: 618 | Location: Georgia | Registered: December 10, 2007
Oh no! So sorry, bondgirl. Isolate and freeze, as everyone has mentioned. Clean out your humidor thoroughly. Curse the damn beetles!
BTW, I'm scare to death of this...
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Originally posted by Doodface: Ever seen beetles eat through the celo? I almost bought a Diamond Crown Maximus that had a perfect little hole on the underside of the cigar, and right through the celo as well.
I've also seen them come right out through the band, lol. Determined little ***ers!
"A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools." - Douglas Adams
I've also seen them come right out through the band, lol. Determined little ***ers!
Oh, my... I've seen many pics of cigars with the holes, but that Cohiba band... looks like someone fired a gun on it.
And yes, it has been mentioned many times here in forums that these little ***ers eat thru cello. Not that they like the cello taste; just making their way in or out.
bondgirl, do follow EVP's instructions. One thing though - I was told deep freeze time should be 5-7 days to make sure "total annihilation."
------- "And it is not just a business. It’s a love affair." Paul B.K. Garmirian about making cigars
My worst nightmare!!! and... eeeewww by the way. Thank you guys sooo much for the advice. I figured thats what it was but I am very thankful for the advice. You rock! bugs suck
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." Frank Sinatra
Posts: 43 | Location: Colorado | Registered: February 12, 2008
Originally posted by Doodface: Ever seen beetles eat through the celo? I almost bought a Diamond Crown Maximus that had a perfect little hole on the underside of the cigar, and right through the celo as well.
I've also seen them come right out through the band, lol. Determined little ***ers!
Dam, this is worst then my cigars swelling!!! Listen to these guys they are a lot of help. I benefitted a lot from this forum. I'll smoke to this tragedy.
Isolate and freeze, as everyone has mentioned. Clean out your humidor thoroughly. Curse the damn beetles!
