Cigar care

The tobacco beetle (Lasioderma serricorne F.) is a holometabolous insect of the order Coleoptera and the family Anobiidae. All information on the Lasioderma Reddish-brown in color, its length can reach 5 mm. The larvae are white. The complete life cycle of a Lasioderma is approximately 70 days. This parasite develops under certain temperatures shown in the table below: The larvae hatch when the temperature is above 21-22°C… in short, at the temperature that often prevails in our humidors! These parasites are identifiable by the holes drilled in your cigars: Various solutions to combat the lasioderma There are several solutions to fight against lasioderma. Indeed, after your cigar has been infected by lasioderma, there are 2 solutions that allow you to get rid of them.Discover these 2 solutions for fighting tobacco beetles right now and protect your cigars from any attacks! The first solution is: freezing! Be careful, you should not put your cigars directly into the freezer… but follow this step-by-step process instead: Place your contaminated cigars in a resealable plastic bag and leave this bag in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Then place the bag in the freezer ... Learn more

The wrapper sometimes comes off when the storage conditions of the cigars are not optimal. This phenomenon occurs regularly during the decapitation of a cigar that is too dry. Once the head is cut, the wrapper unrolls from the head down to the foot… Sometimes partially but often completely. Repair your cigar with the repair kitIs your cigar good for the trash? Or good to be smoked in a pipe (for the more daring)? No, the solution is quite simply «to repair your cigar».The product to use is a vegetable glue (I insist on the term vegetable because, as its name indicates, this product is indeed "natural" and not "chemical"). Here is the product in question: For a nominal price (less than €8), your cigar will be repaired and perfectly smokable without any alteration to the taste! This vegetable glue is applied with a brush (attached to the lid as can be seen in the photo above) like nail polish.The instructions are indicated on the bottle, find the repair kit in the store Smoking.fr. This way, in your own way, you will become a "torcedor"! Thierry ... Learn more

First of all, let's use the correct terms. Let's make the distinction between mold, bloom, and rot. The first and second will not have consequences for your cigars, whereas the last one will destroy them forever! Indeed, spots on your cigars can have different origins, some answers regarding cigar maintenance. The different types of spots and marks on cigarsThere are many types of marks and stains that can appear on your cigar. We invite you now to discover them with us! The "beige" Marks Leaf stains (Surface mold), they are the result of contamination by the Cercospora fungus which feeds on the chlorophyll of the leaf while it is alive. Your wrapper leaf will be affected, but not the binder leaf or the filler leaves.You just need to use a soft brush and gently stroke the cigar to remove them. Your cigar will not be affected in any way. The "green" marks They are the result of increased humidity in that area during the drying of the wrapper leaves. These chlorophyll molecules have simply not been transformed. The aroma of your cigar will not be affected in any way. I notice these marks more and more often on cigars.Small 'white' marks on the surface In the case of the ... Learn more

What is Lasioderma? The Lasioderma serricorne, commonly called cigarette beetle or "tobacco worm," is a small insect about 2 to 3 mm long. Recognizable by its humped thorax and smooth elytra, this insect often goes unnoticed. The larvae of the lasioderma closely resemble those of the drugstore beetle, another pest insect. Their life cycle is fast, about 25 days at a temperature of 30 to 35°C, but they do not survive below 17°C.This insect is very mobile, capable of flying and infesting various products such as tobacco, cereals, dried fruits, or even spices. If you notice small perfectly round holes, similar to pinheads, on your cigars, this may be a sign of an infestation by the cigarette beetle. Infestation by the cigarette beetle in your cigar humidorThe cigarette beetle is a formidable enemy for cigar enthusiasts. Indeed, the insect devours the cigar from the inside, making the first signs of infection difficult to detect. If nothing is done, the infection can spread quickly throughout your humidor, reducing your precious cigars to dust. It is, without a doubt, one of the worst threats to a cigar collection. How to prevent and treat a cigarette beetle infestation Steps for ... Learn more