Beetle question, hatch time?

Amos Umwhat
Amos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
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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.

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  • JudoChinX
    JudoChinX Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 775
    I'd also love to know the answer to this.
  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    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
    Amos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Thanks, looks like they'll be spending a little extra time in quarantine.
  • Krieg
    Krieg Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,068
    U could also put them in a vacume, this will also destroy the eggs.
  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    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
    Knoxca1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 147
    Does freezing the cigars after you receive them permanently destroy the eggs?
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Knoxca1:
    Does freezing the cigars after you receive them permanently destroy the eggs?
    Yes or so I've been told.
  • JSaint
    JSaint Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,848
    Freezing does work just dont over-do it. It would damage the cigar and the oils.

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