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I just received three boxes of cigars from friends returning from Cuba. Upon opening the D4's I noticed a hole in a cigar. Then once I went through the whole boxe I found seven cigars with holes. I know it is definitely beetles. This is the first time I have had to deal with them. I always freeze new stock regardless of its origin. How long should I keep them in the chest/deep freezer (set to max) to make sure the beetles are dead? FYI R&J shorts and CoRo were without any holes but are currently in the freezer as well. Please let me know what you think? Also, are the cigars with the holes junk or smokable?

Hello everyone! I've had a few sleepless nights stressing about my cigars (siglo VI's) that i left at my other home in the middle east where its incredibly hot ie 35C (95F) the 25 wooden SLB is in a zip-lock bag with a 69% boveda bag and they are in a desk drawer. but I'm sure it gets pretty hot in there. I bought them to bring back with me but due to having to rush to the airport last minute forgot about them. They have been sitting there for a month. Do u think they are already beetle food or can i have hope in the freezing that happens in cuba. I wont see them again for another month or so till i go back there for work. I shelled out some serious dough for the box and am literally having guilt pangs. Have any of you guys left cigars in a similarly hostile hot climate, what was ur experience. How much can i bank on the Freeze in Cuba. If it helps its a BTO 12 most likely from El Laguito. Any feed back would be much appreciated and might help me sleep a little better! Have a good day! Cheers