scottbushey
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:39:00 PM
I have a large stand up humidor. I have had trouble stabilizing the humidity. Finally got it to 65% by placing a small tupperware of distilled water in it. It has been consistantly at 66% for the last month. I went in today to refil the water and noticed that the water had about a dozen beetles/weevil looking critters floating tits up.........I looked on the floor of the humi, nothing to be seen. What shall I do? I can't imagine an infestation as we keep my home at about 70% generally.
Slimboli
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:46:00 PM
... not good.

Time to get out the 'zip-lock' freezer bags ... :^(

scottbushey
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:48:00 PM
Slim,

Can I put the boxws in there?

KNOF
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:49:00 PM
Do a search on the boards imediately!

Your gonna have to go through your cigars and place them in the freezer bags and into the freezer to kill them little bestiges. The search will tell you the steps to save your cigars. I've never had to do it, so I don't know the exact steps, but have read them on here. Good luck.

Colt45
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:52:00 PM
Warm temperatures, rather than humidity are more the issue with beetles. You may want to check all your cigars for any that have beetle holes.
scottbushey
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:21:00 PM
OK. They are all in ziplock and tucked in.

Question: After 3 days, place them in the fridge for 1 day and then to room temp?

I can place them back in the boxes afterwards?

feidmouse
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:01:00 PM
from what i read the temp ,over 70 deg f will lead to the beetles cool things down
jackconrad
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 7:46:00 PM
Add some Yoko Ono she'll break up those beetles in no time.