Nino Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Simon, saw parts of the video in Havana with you - funny then and again : funny and educationally interesting now ! Great video, thanks for sharing. BTW : I don't freeze :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 FromCCW: "This pest was traditionally fought by fumigation of the finished cigars before packing. The chemical used kills the tobacco beetle in all of its four stages of its life-cycle; and is not toxic, leaves no residual, and has no taste or effect on the cigar. However, as fumigation has not been 100% effective (and as the use of such chemicals may eventually be banned) Habanos since circa 2005 freezes their cigars during warehousing. This is expected to totally eradicate this pest from finished cigars, however notwithstanding this, there are occasionally reports of beetle infestation current boxes." "Before packing, the cigars are fumigated with Phosphine (Phosphorus Hydride) to control the tobacco beetle Serricorne, and then conditioned in bundles in cedar lined cabinets, to reduce and stabilise their moisture. These cabinets are maintained between 16°C - 18°C and 65% - 70% RH." "In addition to fumigation, freezing of the finished cigars is used to kill the tobacco beetle Lasioderma serricorne. Freezing of cigars commenced around early 2005. It is carried out in the Habanos main temperature and humidity controlled storage and distribution building. This, combined with fumigation, is intended to kill all eggs, insects, and lava within the tobacco. Some regional distributors had their own freezing facilities, predating the Habanos plant." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I wonder how many / much beetle larvae (and hatched beetles) we smoke very day without even knowing it!... Don't even GO there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunner Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Don't even GO there! EXACTLY! Kill it, kill it with fire!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Great vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I wonder how many / much beetle larvae (and hatched beetles) we smoke very day without even knowing it! "Cuban twang" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 ...and the guy yelling in the back is our beloved Keith lol What?!?!? No acknowledgement in the credits at the end of that video for my colour commentary?!??!?!! You know you needed me to count the totals of what was in there - you two were both busy grandstanding for the camera! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 "Cuban twang" ! LOL. Next up, Habanos Gum. "Mmmmmm, that's real crunchy!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Nice video boys. Well done! Happy that it wasn't my BHK that had to be sacrificed for this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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