Cigar beetles and humidity

[HabanoMan]

@Ropey Here is a link about it from Purdue University http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-239.pdf

[Ropey]

@Ropey Here is a link about it from Purdue University http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-239.pdf

Perfect, exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much.

[Lostmason]

@Ropey Here is a link about it from Purdue University http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-239.pdf

So I would gather from this, RH has little to no effect one way or the other it's all about the temps,on the other hand the mold issues will be equal parts RH and temps.

[Tobias Lutz]

So I would gather from this, RH has little to no effect one way or the other it's all about the temps,on the other hand the mold issues will be equal parts RH and temps.

"Low humidity generally inhibits
hatching, with the effect becoming more pronounced above
and below 86°F. The optimum relative humidity is 70-80%"

I think this clearly say that those of us who store around 60% are less likely to see a hatching

[HabanoMan]

So I would gather from this, RH has little to no effect one way or the other it's all about the temps,on the other hand the mold issues will be equal parts RH and temps.

"Low humidity generally inhibits
hatching, with the effect becoming more pronounced above
and below 86°F. The optimum relative humidity is 70-80%"

I think this clearly say that those of us who store around 60% are less likely to see a hatching

I agree with Tobias. Seems that as long as you keep your stash at an acceptable RH that it's effect on cigars will be minimal to non-existant. Temp is by far the main concern here.

Also yes, temp and RH have an effect on mold.