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spiny norman · 10-29-2007, 11:40 AM

Closest I came was a domestic with a hole just under the band. Took me a long time to figure out why it was such a light draw.

Smokestack Jack · 10-29-2007, 06:52 PM

About 6 years ago I had a beetle outbreak in one of my coolerdors. It was in a bundle of inexpensive cigars. It was summertime, and my den was about 78 degees that day. Fortunately, the beetles didn't spread to any other cigars, but I did find several beetles in the bottom of the coolerdor when I cleaned it out. That outbreak convinced me to by a small refridgerator and set it up as a fridgedor. I have not had a problem with beetles since then.

rdking · 10-29-2007, 10:39 PM

One time last summer. My smoking room - cigar storage is in a upstairs room above the attached garage. The AC thermostat malfunctioned while I was out for the evening (wife and daughter were out of town) and the temp got up to 80 degrees. It is normally kept at 72 degrees.

Fortunately the outbreak was confined to one box of NC that had about 10 sticks in it. One cigars was completely destroyed and one damaged to unsmokable.

I froze the remaining sticks and had no more problems.

So far the only outbreak I have had. Knock on cedar.

I still have never made it SOP to freeze everything before I store it.

Mark

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"Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

bear · 10-30-2007, 04:12 AM

Not been a problem--thankfully.

pinto · 10-30-2007, 07:15 AM

after almost a month at 80+ degrees

, I had one bad box, did the freeze treatment and all is well.

Master Gates · 10-30-2007, 09:38 AM

Not from my humidor personally, but ive had cigars sent to me that were full of beetle holes. The one i remember the most was a domestic ERDM - big one with a cedar sleeve. I got it in a trade, and the guy that sent it to me knew he had bugs in the box it came from, but somehow it didnt cross his mind to check under the cedar before he sent it to me. There was that "dust" just falling out of it!

Harleyrider · 10-30-2007, 11:36 AM

I received a bundle of NC's in which about 1/3 of the sticks had beetle holes. The dealer (JR's) was very gracious, exchanging the sticks and sending me some unsolicited freebies.

torpnubber · 10-30-2007, 12:44 PM

Luckily I've never had a problem.

My coolers are in the basement and even in the summer it's never warmer than 67 or 68 degrees down there. It certainly helps

10-31-2007, 05:12 PM

35+ years of cigar smoking and no bugs.

Fia · 11-06-2007, 01:17 PM

Once in my coolerdor starting in a La Unica (fuente made). A second time in a desktop and it originated in a HdM Epicure. Caught it at the larva stage. Since then, I freeze everything (-10 degrees) prior to going into my humidors. Havent had a problem since. Knock on wood!

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10-29-2007, 11:40 AM	#11
spiny norman Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Cross Timbers forest of TX Posts: 9,563	Closest I came was a domestic with a hole just under the band. Took me a long time to figure out why it was such a light draw. __________________ In memorium of Ed Geuvera aka Cubano67. May he rest in eternal peace.

10-29-2007, 06:52 PM	#12
Smokestack Jack Herf God Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Posts: 13,366	About 6 years ago I had a beetle outbreak in one of my coolerdors. It was in a bundle of inexpensive cigars. It was summertime, and my den was about 78 degees that day. Fortunately, the beetles didn't spread to any other cigars, but I did find several beetles in the bottom of the coolerdor when I cleaned it out. That outbreak convinced me to by a small refridgerator and set it up as a fridgedor. I have not had a problem with beetles since then. __________________ *SSJ... Herfin' in the Heartland* I can't help it, I have an excuse. What was that excuse again?

10-30-2007, 07:15 AM	#15
pinto Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 966	after almost a month at 80+ degrees , I had one bad box, did the freeze treatment and all is well. __________________ PINTO -"The bottle was dusty, but the liquor was clean" Charter Member, MCLC “Making others green with envy”™

10-30-2007, 11:36 AM	#17
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	I received a bundle of NC's in which about 1/3 of the sticks had beetle holes. The dealer (JR's) was very gracious, exchanging the sticks and sending me some unsolicited freebies. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

10-29-2007, 10:39 PM	#13
rdking Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 492	One time last summer. My smoking room - cigar storage is in a upstairs room above the attached garage. The AC thermostat malfunctioned while I was out for the evening (wife and daughter were out of town) and the temp got up to 80 degrees. It is normally kept at 72 degrees. Fortunately the outbreak was confined to one box of NC that had about 10 sticks in it. One cigars was completely destroyed and one damaged to unsmokable. I froze the remaining sticks and had no more problems. So far the only outbreak I have had. Knock on cedar. I still have never made it SOP to freeze everything before I store it. Mark Favorite Quote: "Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

10-30-2007, 04:12 AM	#14
bear Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 319	Not been a problem--thankfully.

10-30-2007, 09:38 AM	#16
Master Gates Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Between the Darkness and the L Posts: 2,527	Not from my humidor personally, but ive had cigars sent to me that were full of beetle holes. The one i remember the most was a domestic ERDM - big one with a cedar sleeve. I got it in a trade, and the guy that sent it to me knew he had bugs in the box it came from, but somehow it didnt cross his mind to check under the cedar before he sent it to me. There was that "dust" just falling out of it!

10-30-2007, 12:44 PM	#18
torpnubber Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bucks County PA Posts: 316	Luckily I've never had a problem. My coolers are in the basement and even in the summer it's never warmer than 67 or 68 degrees down there. It certainly helps

10-31-2007, 05:12 PM	#19
Viper139 Guest Posts: n/a	35+ years of cigar smoking and no bugs.

11-06-2007, 01:17 PM	#20
Fia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makakilo, HI Posts: 630	Once in my coolerdor starting in a La Unica (fuente made). A second time in a desktop and it originated in a HdM Epicure. Caught it at the larva stage. Since then, I freeze everything (-10 degrees) prior to going into my humidors. Havent had a problem since. Knock on wood! __________________ Aloha Fia