Thread: Worst Experience ever?

Originally Posted by kenny senter

the way you guys speak, it seems as though you put them in a freezer to kill off the eggs/larve and all is well? I havent had this happen, but if I do, I would like to know how to treat it. Is all a complete loss or is it manageable if caught in time?

also, is it safe to consume if managed correctly? I cant imagine smoking beetles is a good thing.

+1!! I don't like the sounds of this, I usually only buy a few cigars at a time (have never bought a whole box) but after hearing this I don't think I want to. .

If I ever found bugs in my cigars they would be going straight back to the store I bought them from!

Sorry to hear about your experience. Although I have not been through it, I can only imagine how much it could be frustrating.

Here is a very good article on the subject, found on page 59:

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Originally Posted by Burberry89

+1!! I don't like the sounds of this, I usually only buy a few cigars at a time (have never bought a whole box) but after hearing this I don't think I want to. .

If I ever found bugs in my cigars they would be going straight back to the store I bought them from!

Cigar aficionados always buy boxes. It's part of the passion. This is an isolated event and it should not turn anyone away from discovering cigars and making it a hobby.

Beetles occur from a sudden and drastic temperature change. You could buy a perfectly preserved cigar at the store and develop beetles while it sits at your house.