So I received a couple of boxes from the same vendor. Upon inspection, I found some almost white bugs that weren't beetles in both boxes. Very small and tough to actually see with the naked eye. They reminded me of a small aphid. I don't think they liked the light either. I couldn't seem to capture them on camera.

The boxes went straight to the freezer. No damage was found, so I'm not too concerned. However, I would like to know about other bugs I should have concerns about other than just beetles.

Thanks.
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Tobacco Mites?:-)

There are not the same as beetles, I think they are harmless
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Good call Malazan.

Look like this? Tobacco mites. Not harmful. Wipe them off. Some people are allergic to them, so try and avoid breathing them or smoking the cigars without a damp (very lightly damp) soft cloth. Wipe in the direction the wrapper was rolled to be sure not to damage the wrapper.
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Look at my non spelling self, "There are not the same":-)

sheesh, you'd think I'd never got out of the 3rd grade
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It's "non-spelling", John. I believe they teach that in the 4th grade. :-)

As much of a problem as I have seeing to read without glasses, I would never seen them. Probably would've freaked a little. Good call on the freezer.
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yeah, thanks for the info. A mite is a better description of what I believe I am seeing.
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They're not mites, they're one-steppers. They call them that because when one bites you, you get one step before you die.
They're ten times deadlier than the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique.
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I can't see the pic :-)
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Over 15 years of purchasing and smoking cigars and I have yet to experience any form of a bug/insect etc. I would reconsider your sources!
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:-)
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I trust the guy I met in the alley implicitly, sir. How dare you.
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Hey! I know that guy! ummmmmm.....that's not really a guy. Just thought you ought to know.
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haha! I feel like we are circling back around to bugs somehow... but not quite there.
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Here's an artist's rendition.

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