Some strange pests

[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.

[ReV]

Ok, I found this site... Its kind of obscure and I'm not sure how reliable of a source it is, but they do seem to be talking about the same problem as you: Linky

[ghoul]

Ok, I found this site... Its kind of obscure and I'm not sure how reliable of a source it is, but they do seem to be talking about the same problem as you: Linky

Thanks, that's correct – my pests are exactly that – tobacco mites, also called wood mites. Good news is that they are harmless, bad news – after reading everything I've found on the net I still don't have a clear idea how to get rid of them.

[fresh2death]

awww why did i see this thread.....lol

[kevin7]

Sounds like dick gnats,spray some raid on them

[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?