Only one affected. All others inside the desktop appear fine.
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Mr Roso wrote:
At least for now, since the eggs are already inside the cigar....you prolly won't know if there's others till they show damage like this one. ( but I hope I'm wrong )
TMCTLT wrote:
Yes, others that were near it are getting the 'cold treatment'.
Had a scare a while back, was diligent for a while, but have since become complacent again.
danmdevries wrote:
This
So how long do the eggs survive for. If I have cigars that are x months old that are safe. What is X
Philly Jack wrote:
X only marks the spot.
Cant find a clear answer but it seems most species is 2-4 years for dormant eggs
wiki - adults die within 6 days at 4 °C, and eggs survive 5 days at 0–5 °C.
I'm sorry to see that. Had a case of the beetles once, but thankfully not on something as nice as the Calaveras. I hope the cold treatment works out
mountainman wrote:
It looks like I'm in the clear. 🇨🇮
U arent safe until the pope leaves;)
05busa wrote:
Word. 😰
reckless wrote:
Somebody shared a scientific research journal studying tobacco beetles on another forum, wish I'd saved it.
But iirc that's about right, eggs and live beetles can last a few days at warmer temps (above freezing, 40F) but as the temps go below freezing, 0F to -20F their viability is zero at 24hrs or less.
That's the ticket!!! I'm taking my cigars down to JFK Parkway and have the Pope bless my cigars protecting them from beetles.
2-4 YEARS WTF
