My first beetle??

Rhamlin

Saw this today no holes in the cello but it was full of the little critters poo. Hopefully this is the only one. Can't check the others because I'm on the boat. But it's smoking fine and none have come crawling out yet.

CharlieHeis

Damn those little sonsabitches. My biggest fear in this hobby. That, and seeing my bank statement.

jd50ae

CharlieHeis:

Damn those little sonsabitches. My biggest fear in this hobby. That, and seeing my bank statement.

AMEN

Big''nBall''n

Did you have to cut it above the hole to smoke it? (newbie question)

Rhamlin

Big''nBall''n:

Did you have to cut it above the hole to smoke it? (newbie question)

I didn't but it had a big leak in the hole. I just kept my finger on it and it burned fine. For a Prensado that is.

jlmarta

If they crawl out the head end of the stick just pick them off with the tip of your pocketknife and keep smoking. It's all good..... Lol. ??

Bob Luken

Damn! I was actually thinking about you recently and how you can't keep a close eye on your stash at home while you are on the boat. So sorry to hear about your situation. How long before you get home?

I've been collecting cigars for about three years now and had three cases of beetles myself. I freeze most of my cigars. Right now about 3/4ths of mine I have frozen. So, I don't worry too much but I do keep a closer eye on my "non-treated" stock and I don't mix treated and non-treated cigars in my collection. If there's anything I can offer in the way of advice on killing them, let me know.

Darktower007

Man oh man that sucks! That is a fear we all share...why does it have to happen to a good cigar! Be nice if they targeted Victor St Claire or yard gars only..lol

Bigshizza

Ewww Ricky gonna have to check that stash bro when you get home!

Rhamlin

Still got 3 weeks maybe 4 before I go back home. I might get my buddy to stop by one day after work and give them a looksie.

The3Stogies

That sucks, how long does it take for beetles to thrive like that? I mean did this happen on the boat or it started at home? Every time a post is made about this I have to go check my cigars.

Amos Umwhat

A pox on the beetle filth!