I have read several people here keep their smokes in bags (?) in their humidors in case of beetles. Does this really work? If so… What kind of bags are they? Doesn’t this negate the humidity in the humidor? I think I might be missing something here.
I think that they are just Ziplock bags. and I belive that you leave them open a touch to allow the humi to do it's job.
If it something I do not plan on smoking, less airflow does slow the aging down, but oils still blend.
Beyond that - I've never found a beetle in a bag - but never had on eat his way out of one.
If it works?
I do it all the time.
I think they need to come out of the bag and rest a few days before smoking them.
& Yes I think it effects flavor - they age slower.
I just hate the idea of beetles.
Never had a beetle problem so why not?
Beyond that - I've never found a beetle in a bag - but never had on eat his way out of one.
If it works?
I do it all the time.
I think they need to come out of the bag and rest a few days before smoking them.
& Yes I think it effects flavor - they age slower.
I just hate the idea of beetles.
Never had a beetle problem so why not?
I do this with the slider bags and just keep them open. I rotate them if they're going to be in there for more than a week though. Its not necessarily for the beetles as my trays are full but they are part of the reasoning.
to elaborate on CC, I keep them in bags. The bags are supposed to breathe, and let humidity ect in. I use the vegetable bags and I keep the bag closed. I keep almost all my cigars in bags. I had an outbreak when I moved and I didn't find it for about 6 months. They ate the cigars in the bag but didn't get to anything else. I have a cooler and two regular humidors. I keep the cigars I want to smoke in the regular humidors so they are ready. The cigars in the cooler are in bags.
maybe its because its late (1:44 AM)
maybe its because i just got off of a 10 hour shift.
maybe its because i am just not understanding
but i have no clue what all of you mean...
do you keep bags open? if so how does this stop beetles? if its not for the beetles what is it for?
im just confused
i should just try and figure it out tomorrow.
maybe its because i just got off of a 10 hour shift.
maybe its because i am just not understanding
but i have no clue what all of you mean...
do you keep bags open? if so how does this stop beetles? if its not for the beetles what is it for?
im just confused
i should just try and figure it out tomorrow.
When I get new cigars I often put them into a zip lock.
(personally I leave them closed)
They never seem to dry out -
If new cigars hatch beetle they will be in the bag and not spread
to the rest of my cigars -
(personally I leave them closed)
They never seem to dry out -
If new cigars hatch beetle they will be in the bag and not spread
to the rest of my cigars -
:ek: Interesting… :ek:
I have been trying to get beetles to hatch and have been unsuccessful......
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I have been trying to get beetles to hatch and have been unsuccessful......
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The AC in the house I'm in right now (currently in process of moving) doesn't work, so the temp in my humis has been up as high as 85*. I've been keeping a close eye on my sticks, but haven't seen anything suspicious so far. How common are outbreaks? Some sources I've read have seemed to suggest that if you go over 80*, you will most likely develop a beetle problem, but that certainly has not been my experience so far.
I have a relatively wide cross section of sticks from different countries, manufacturers, and retailers, so I would expect to have a wide range of beetle prevention regimens represented in my humis, from possibly no treatment at all to freezing and/or fumigation, depending on the origin of the stick.
Are beetle outbreaks really rather rare, something you're only likely to run into after years of storing and aging cigars?
I have a relatively wide cross section of sticks from different countries, manufacturers, and retailers, so I would expect to have a wide range of beetle prevention regimens represented in my humis, from possibly no treatment at all to freezing and/or fumigation, depending on the origin of the stick.
Are beetle outbreaks really rather rare, something you're only likely to run into after years of storing and aging cigars?
What is the highest "safe" temperature to store your cigars. I've read that the optimal temp/humidity should be around 70/70, but at what temperature should you start worrying about beetles?
After reading the responses here a few times I think that i know what I should do. I will keep all cigars that I bring into the house in a bag for 2 - 3 weeks. If nothing hppens then its all good.
Just be mindful that beetles can eat their way through cello so I would not be surprised to see them make their way out of a bag. Not only that they can fly for a short distance. The best thing to do is know where your cigars are coming from. Most factories fumigate their tobacco to kill larva and others freeze. However, cheap cigars seem to have all the problems. Keep them away from your good cigars. I have seen it happen a million times with some super cheap bundles.
Alex-
I would assume that none of the cigar.com house blends would fall into the "cheap cigar" problem category, right? Do you have your manufacturer fumigate all your sticks?
I would assume that none of the cigar.com house blends would fall into the "cheap cigar" problem category, right? Do you have your manufacturer fumigate all your sticks?
B eetles are just part of the cigar world.
I have gone 7 years with very small to almost no problems, but I am
pretty good at keeping sunlight & temp away from my stash.
I ahve seen beetles in high end sticks, often how they get cheap cigars cheap is by doing less -
They beetles will almost always leave a cheap cigar & head right for the very best cigars.
Temp of 85" are high - remember the only time you will know you have a beetle is when they eat there way out of the cigar & leave a hole,
until then - "OK have you got you worried yet :shock: "
If you keep an eye on everything you'll be fine!
If you are worrried - freeze them!
I have gone 7 years with very small to almost no problems, but I am
pretty good at keeping sunlight & temp away from my stash.
I ahve seen beetles in high end sticks, often how they get cheap cigars cheap is by doing less -
They beetles will almost always leave a cheap cigar & head right for the very best cigars.
Temp of 85" are high - remember the only time you will know you have a beetle is when they eat there way out of the cigar & leave a hole,
until then - "OK have you got you worried yet :shock: "
If you keep an eye on everything you'll be fine!
If you are worrried - freeze them!
All cigars have bugs in the form eggs that are just waiting for the right temp. and humidity to hatch. I try to keep my humidor at 66-68% humidity and temp below 80. I have had two bug incidents in ten years.
If you do find bugs put the obvious cigars in a ziplock bag and freeze over night. Thaw in the refer before putting back in the humidor. Clean out the humidor to make sure any loose eggs get lost.
If you do find bugs put the obvious cigars in a ziplock bag and freeze over night. Thaw in the refer before putting back in the humidor. Clean out the humidor to make sure any loose eggs get lost.