Some strange pests

[ghoul]

Hello,
A few days ago I've noticed some kind of creatures on my cigars. I'm absolutely sure that it isn't tobacco beetles, but I have no idea what is it and I was unable to find any information on the net.
These creatures are white and very small, maybe about 0.2 mm long (not sure really. But they are small enought that all I can see is moving white dot.) They are too small to discern any details, but they remind me aphids or ticks. I've examined all my cigars carefully, and they seem to be undamaged – no holes in the wrapper, no powder or pieces of tobacco falling out after tapping the foot on the table.
So I have no idea what to do. What are these, are they dangerous and how to get rid of them?

[ashauler]

Hello,
A few days ago I've noticed some kind of creatures on my cigars. I'm absolutely sure that it isn't tobacco beetles, but I have no idea what is it and I was unable to find any information on the net.
These creatures are white and very small, maybe about 0.2 mm long (not sure really. But they are small enought that all I can see is moving white dot.) They are too small to discern any details, but they remind me aphids or ticks. I've examined all my cigars carefully, and they seem to be undamaged – no holes in the wrapper, no powder or pieces of tobacco falling out after tapping the foot on the table.
So I have no idea what to do. What are these, are they dangerous and how to get rid of them?

I have no idea what they could be........it does seem like strange pests are on the rise all over the place though. Perhaps you should capture a few and visit a local pest control company, maybe they can help you out.

BTW, welcome to the board.

[olisiponense]

Hola ghoul.

For cigars, I would follow the same process as tobacco beetle.

http://www.mycigarsite.com/subopcion...cion1beng.html

Then, see what happen.

Regards.

Ricardo.

[Eville]

I say you should just smoke them out

but really, the freezing option would probably be the best

[Shelby07]

Go here and look at the 2nd photo...

If that's what you're seeing they are beetle larvae.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...44,231,00.html

[ReV]

ugh... where did I read that... I don't know where exactly, but i've read something about some kind of mite that gets into humis. If they're too tiny to see details, I'd imagine thats what they are. I wish I could remember what the proper course of action was. I'll let you know if I dig anything up.

[ghoul]

No, these are not beetle larvae, I'm quite sure about that.

I've also considered freezing, but it would be good to find out, what kind of creatures are these (as some insect eggs can survive extreme cold). Also, how should I clean humidor? It is too big to fit in the freezer, and I'm afraid that just cleaning it with a damp cloth wouldn't remove all the eggs which may be there. Any chemical agent, which wouldn't damage the cedar? Maybe vinegar solution?

Also, does freezing have any effect on the taste of the cigars? Is it worth freezing all new cigars before placing them in the humidor, just in case?