--- title: "Can someone identify these little guys?" description: "Can someone identify these little guys?" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fjAPoFxZSJabN8n8mU0qdw" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Hemlock Plants" published: "2024-03-26T17:47:52.704239Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jTJiruaz0S-jSe2poh-StgD0BsYHbz0Kc-0d3QzkYEw/pU-tTT8KTtqB_olveZZ6YQ.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md) # Can someone identify these little guys? _Posted by Hemlock Plants on 2024-03-26_ Can someone identify these little guys? ![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jTJiruaz0S-jSe2poh-StgD0BsYHbz0Kc-0d3QzkYEw/pU-tTT8KTtqB_olveZZ6YQ.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jTJiruaz0S-jSe2poh-StgD0BsYHbz0Kc-0d3QzkYEw/zDwd1lMNSey-Y-XP5GToQw.webp?size=large) ## 6 comments ### JamiroPlant commented on 2024-03-26 This looks like a Tomato Bug to me, but could also be a greenfly ### Cat commented on 2024-03-26 how tiny? looks like aphids to me. those look like adults whereas when they reproduce their babies are tiny tiny. they usually gravitate towards new growth on plants, to get rid of them i spray with a hose/pick them off, and spray diluted rubbing alcohol in water with a few drops castile soap. it clogs their breathing and dries them out #### Plant Father replied on 2024-03-27 i was thinking aphids too. i second the castile soap suggestion, it’s a very effective insecticide as long as it’s applied regularly #### Cat replied on 2024-03-28 yes!! totally forgot to say to test a spot wait 24 hours and then if it’s fine apply daily ### Cheri commented on 2024-03-26 Aphids ### Lindsey commented on 2024-03-27 aphids! --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_