Illustration of vinegar eels
Can vinegar survive worms?
Vinegar eels are round worms we call nematodes and not actual eels. They feed on the live bacteria and yeast culture used to produce vinegar. These free-living nematodes can be found in unfiltered vinegar and are often raised and fed to fish fry as a live food.
How do I get rid of vinegar eels?
How to dispose of vinegar eels? Vinegar eels are not dangerous so can be washed down the sink with plenty of water, alternatively, feed to young fish or autoclave to kill.
What does apple cider vinegar do to worms?
Apple Cider Vinegar It works because unlike other vinegar it increases the alkaline levels in the dog's intestines making it inhospitable for parasites and worms.
Can you see vinegar eels?
The easiest way to detect vinegar eels is to take your kombucha to a dark room and shine a flashlight on one section of your bucha. Any worms present will begin to wiggle towards the light and you should be able to spot them easily. You will likely also be able to see them clumped on the surface with your naked eye.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How does apple cider vinegar kill worms?Can parasites live in apple cider vinegar?
