Is there a reason other than beetles that this could happen? We've been having good weather, but since I live in Texas I inspect my cigars periodically. Today, I found a cingle tiny hold in one of my Ashton VSG's. I've been aging it for a little while already, and as this is a little more costly than an every day smoke, I currently have it in the fridge and feel like I need to freeze it. The hole is very small, there is only one, and it's not very deep (just the wrapper it looks like). I really don't want to have to freeze it, because even with the opinions of others saying that freezing doesn't screw up cigars, I'm a little worried that I might do something wrong on this one. So, could this just be a manufacturing blemish or something?

crap... misspelled single. Whoops.

If you can post a picture some of the members maybe able to tell you if it is a beetle or not.
If this hole appeared out of nowhere then most likely it could be a beetle.
Doc may know more about this but I would examine all the sticks at this point.
Putting it in the fridge is realy doing nothing to it for the beetle, it's just going to dry out faster.
Freezing all your sticks may be a reality.
Lets hope not. Lets see what the others have to say.
Good luck.

I'm a poor graduate student. I can't afford digital cameras, man. Hence the concern over a 14 dollar stick, as well.

Just because your a grad student doesn't mean you don't have friends with digi cameras. If you are so poor, you ought to think about freezing, fridging and then storing the cigars for the future. Might even do it now to make sure the other sticks don't potentially have 'live' beetle eggs.

Well, you're right, but I am currently researching away from home. In any case, it's safe to say that most people fall on the side of freezing (done properly) won't damage, then, I'd assume?

If you are so concerned check your entire humidor for beetles.

If it were me I would be freezing my cigars, cleaning out the humidor and reseasoning it.