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Iffin’ you don’t already, might wanna be proactive and freeze all incoming cigars. Heck, iffin’ you have the freezer space, go retro and freeze your existing inventory too!

I do 3 days in the refridge, 4 days in the freezer then 3 days back in the refridge.

As far as the freezing goes, some people do it for 3 days but while doing the research, I came across an article by some scientific guy that said consumer freezers don't go low enough to kill beetle eggs in just 3 days. He said 4 days was the minimum needed. Seemed to make sense so I've opt for the longer freezer time.

I have read the same article and go 5 days- just to be sure. If they aren't frozen enough for long enough, you might not kill them and they become more cold-tolerant. Never fooled around with refrigerator. I simply wrap the box multiple times with saran wrap to seal in the moisture. After five days I take them out and let them come up to room temp with the saran wrap on to prevent moisture loss. Then, I let them rest a few days in the humidor. That's all their is too it. I cannot discern any difference in my cigars as a result of freezing.