Tobacco beetles in BHK

[Strada]

So after a few weeks of finishing projects, school and holidays, I have some time to report about my Havana trip with the amazing people that make FOH what it is.

First, here is a video I shot with Marc (Brother Bear) when we found a hole, dust and a tobacco beetle in a BHK. There was a bunch of larvaes in it...

and the guy yelling in the back is our beloved Keith lol

[mk05]

I was just about to eat man. Come on...

[canadianbeaver]

Yeah Simon. I just barfed in my mouth a little.

And is at the top of the list.

Blech

[LGC]

They are good for the cigars. They help prevent tight draws

[CigarB]

Does Habanos only freeze exports, not those cigars staying on the island?

[CaptainQuintero]

Someone's not getting let back in Cuba!

[Sutton]

Not cool, very disappointing for such a high end cigar. I know it can happen to any cigar though. Guess I might have to start the ol freezing process.

[BrotherBear]

It was an eye opening experience...

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[Cohiba Stevie]

I would have smoked it anyway! Lol

[Hubba]

Was this a box you opened or were they singles you picked up?

[Strada]

Was this a box you opened or were they singles you picked up?

These were singles

[PigFish]

... at least you did not have to sacrifice a good cigar!!! -LOL

Thanks for the documentary! -Piggy

[ChanceSchmerr]

Wow........is all I got to say

*resisting the urge to check every last cigar in my humidor*

[android]

I would have smoked it anyway! Lol

That's right...let them burn!

[mk05]

Does Habanos only freeze exports, not those cigars staying on the island?

Guess my phone didn't work this morning. I'd have to guess this is a table roll.

[Jnaube]

Great Video Simon. In fact, I think it's one of the best on the web right now regarding these little beetles. II've been freezing my cigars for the last 6 years and, seeing this video, I don't intend to stop.

[AlohaStyle]

Damn Simon, hate to see that!?! Shoot, every now and then we all might as well start smoking some beetles out of a pipe to educate ourselves more on what we are smoking and the flavor profile they bring to cigars! LOL

Oh, and I love the matter-of-fact commentary by Marc, classic. Oh, here's another one...

[Guest rob]

I wonder how many / much beetle larvae (and hatched beetles) we smoke very day without even knowing it!

Thanks for taking the time, boys

[Smallclub]

Great Video Simon. In fact, I think it's one of the best on the web right now regarding these little beetles.

you guys are amazing… did you think beetles were a myth, a legend, and this video is proof that they exist for real?

[Dara]

Was it store bought or direct from the rolling table?

I'm guessing the freezing process which would have killed these guys happens after the rolling as I've seen beetle traps hanging over the colour grading and quality inspection tables in a factory!

Anyone know at what stage they're frozen? I'm assuming it would have to be before banding & boxing!

[CaptainQuintero]

I think fumigation happens before rolling and freezing happens after being rolled and bundled (But before boxing)?

[Pilgrims]

it's not a nice image but it is very much a natural product so I guess it'll always happen to a degree?

[Puros Y Vino]

I have always heard that freezing is only for shipments outside of the country. Anything sold in Cuba is not frozen.

Beetles are very common in Cuba.

I've heard the same but if anyplace can benefit from freezing. It's Cuba!

[Bunner]

itchy itchy... gah!

[jedipastor]

Wow ... If I ever needed motivation to freeze my cigars, this did the trick ... dang.