» » I’ve been looking for information on this subject for about 3 years and
» » this is probably the best I’ve happened upon:
» » http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/aez/41/1/87/_pdf
» »
» » It’s a study to find out what temperatures/times are required eliminate
» the need for fumigating tobacco for beetle control.
»
» The most interesting fact is General Storage:
»
» quote:" As the most susceptible stage, egg susceptibility to
» moderately low temperatures (16–20°C) was specifically examined.
»
» At 20°C, most eggs (80%) normally hatched within 4 wk
»
» but
»
» all eggs died within 6 wk at temperatures less than 18°C.
»
» This fact indicates that the reproductive cycle can be blocked at
» temperatures less than 18°C, and that tobacco stored in such conditions
» will never become infested, even if eggs are deposited by invading adults.
» " end quote.
»
» Note:
» 16C = 61F
» 18C = 64F
» 20C = 68F
»
» This has been said time and time again:
»
» Temperature should be controlled to within the recommended range of
» 16ºC to 18ºC (61ºF to 64ºF).
»
» Because of natural / normal flucturations, the target should be 16ºC
» (61ºF).
I've yet to freeze any of my smokes and after reading this you've got me wanting to freeze them all right now.