Beetles and Freezing questions

[Great King Rat]

Hi guys, I just posted an intro on the lobby.

I have been searching. However, I could not come up with the answers I was looking for.

Here we go:

Since cigar manufactures and cigar distributors freeze their cigars before shipment do I need to worry about beetles? Does the 70 Degree rule apply here?

Also, is there list as to which manufacturers freeze their tobacco? As far online vendors go I know JRCigars freeze their incoming shipments. Do you guys know of any other online vendors that practice freezing? I know CC’s do not practice the freezing technique and the only issue I have had with beetles was isolated to a Monte #4.

My Humidor temperature during the day gets up to 78. This has been the norm for the past month with no site of a beetle. Does this mean the cigars that I have in my Humi are safe? Should I be worried?

Regards,

GKR

 

[BigMacFU]

Cannot help with freezing question, but in general you want to keep your humidor temperature around 70. The beetles can start their work at 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. IOW, keep your humidor temp around 65-70 and the humidity similarly. If you can move your humidor to a basement or down 1 floor it will help immensely in the summer. For all you'll ever want to know about beetles, check out this link:

http://www.cigargroup.com/faq/#7.4

 

[Great King Rat]

There is so much information on eggs. However, I am still confused.

Why some people say 70 F. is the limit. The link you provided stated more like 80 F.

I wish some one could tell us if the NC's are pre frozen or not. I can handle freezing the CC's but the NC's are going to be pain.

Thanks,

GKR

 

[BigMacFU]

regardless of freezing, 78 degrees is too much. Your humidor should ideally be in the 60-70 degree range. That's too cold for the little buggers to hatch then. Again, move the cigar to a lower floor if you can, if not, put it by an A/C Vent in the room (not directly over it).

 

[Great King Rat]

I will try that. I took a servey around the house, the coolest place is in the guest bathroom. Also, there is AC vent in that little bathroom. No basements in San Diego. I just hate storing my cigars in the bathroom.

Thanks,

GKR

 

[BigMacFU]

I can understand that, lol, but at least it's the guest bath, so people aren't frequenting it.

Best of luck!