... Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Resident entomologist checking in It is only logical that since the larvae pupates inside the cigar, whenever the adult hatches, it will hold still for a bit, then wander around a bit inside the cigar before exiting and walking/flying around. In that relative time window (after hatching and before exiting to wander outside), an adult beetle can be found inside a cigar. Edit: A newly hatched insect is very soft and fragile. They will typically hold still for a few hours until their shell has hardened and it is safe for them to walk around. Media (usually wood) boring beetle larvae will typically eat the media they live in until right at the point of exit, leaving a thin film for protection between them and the outside. When the adult hatches and is ready to leave the media to fly away, it cuts away the protective film (here the wrapper) in a round (for most beetle species) shaped exit hole and then crawls through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Can somebody teld me way cubans have this issue more often then none cubans?? Havent had this issue before. May be thats way havent pay atention to it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 But, I have never seen, nor don't know anyone who has seen, an adult ALIVE in a box or a cab. It's the larvæ that live inside the cigar, feed on it and punches holes (to say hello?). SC I can confirm to have seen many an adult crawling in a box. Worse I have seen them exiting a box and flying to other boxes. I haven't seen the latter (flying around) since 2005 and the HSA freezing program. I have rarely seen adult beetles still alive in a box (since 2005). Neat hole punched through a cigar, dead adult. Still I come across it maybe 10 times a year. Given I look through some 11000 boxes a year, it is a vast improvement. Pre 2005 (not sure now) tobacco beetle pheromone traps were a staple in B&M humidors to capture the adult beetles. They seem to have gone out of fashion somewhat. I may have misunderstood your point so apologies if I have done so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 SC I can confirm to have seen many an adult crawling in a box. Worse I have seen them exiting a box and flying to other boxes. 70% discount on the next LFTW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can somebody teld me way cubans have this issue more often then none cubans?? Havent had this issue before. May be thats way havent pay atention to it.... No heavy chemicals / pesticides, at least not in the manner that NC tobacco growers and processors use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoan Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can someone clue me in on what is a "custom" cigar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can someone clue me in on what is a "custom" cigar? Custom cigars are those blended outside of the Tabacuba/HSA portfolio. They can be rolled by known rollers and not so known rollers. Some of these rollers have an International reputation for blending and rolling great cigars. Custom cigars can also be available at well known (and some not so well known) fincas. In some cases the roller is known, in many cases he/she is not. Custom cigars can be sourced from some vendors. The above applies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailitos Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Freeze freeze freeze guys don't waste your time and money thinking " they look fine " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 they are junk cigars that are best off left in the LCDH's in havana. stick to regular production. I............Blimey. Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 So when a cigar smoker says one of the tastes is "meaty", could it be because of a lavae being burnt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 they are junk cigars that are best off left in the LCDH's in havana. stick to regular production. Wow, you're going to make new friends in this thread http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=120359 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 they are junk cigars that are best off left in the LCDH's in havana. stick to regular production. Reverse psychology....i like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugman78629 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 GREAT INFO.......BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 GREAT INFO.......BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY Quoth the Bugman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Just thinking and reading about them, make me want to freeze everything again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahstah Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks for the nightmares! reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 this video was made from YOU!!?!? Good show Addendum: Youtube commenting sampler: MrJjnor 7 months ago said: "what r u talking about best having the cigars frozen, yo udont know s**t about cigars!!!" Paladin1352 responds: "You ARE supposed to freeze them, you uneducated t**tnozzle." The video itself was not from me. It was Marc dissecting, Simon doing the cellphone video, and me cavorting like a drunken retard (surprise, surprise) in the background with Art. This was made 2012 Havana. Marc and I went into scientist mode real quick when we saw dust near the cigar. Keith, you weren't that drunk...were you?lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 This was made 2012 Havana. Marc and I went into scientist mode real quick when we saw dust near the cigar. Keith, you weren't that drunk...were you?lol If I ain't gunned up, ain't I usually!?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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