Beetle question, hatch time?

Amos Umwhat

During these hot summer months I segregate my new purchases in a 20ct humidor for a few days before inspecting them and putting them in the big (for me) 100ct humidor. What I'm wondering is; How long does it take the little monsters to hatch out after reaching the appropriate temperature? If I'm moving cigars to the larger humidor in 5 days or so, am I giving enough time? Thanks to those who respond.

JudoChinX

I'd also love to know the answer to this.

kuzi16

approximately six to ten days after the temperature (73-75) triggers their birth.
for the next 5-10 weeks they live off of your cigars.
entire life cycle 10-14 weeks with the adult stage lasting only a month or so.

Amos Umwhat

Thanks, looks like they'll be spending a little extra time in quarantine.

Krieg

U could also put them in a vacume, this will also destroy the eggs.

kuzi16

Krieg:

U could also put them in a vacume, this will also destroy the eggs.

how does putting them inside my Oreck have any effect?

Knoxca1

Does freezing the cigars after you receive them permanently destroy the eggs?

The Kid

Knoxca1:

Does freezing the cigars after you receive them permanently destroy the eggs?

Yes or so I've been told.

JSaint

Freezing does work just dont over-do it. It would damage the cigar and the oils.