They are aphids, keep spraying with water or squash them with your fingers.

They are aphids.

You can use a strong jet of water to remove them. Sifting flour over their bodies also works. Basically chokes them to death. Insecticidal soap will work also.

I wouldn't use any other chemicals for these numerous, but more annoying than they are harmful little pests.

I prefer the squish method.

Thanks for the tips. I tried squishing them at first but there are just too many. Spraying it with water has helped. How long do I have to do this? Will they eventually go away if I keep spraying it with water?

Thanks!
Kristen

Try a spot of dishwasher detergent in that water.

You can also take an old pantyhose and put some flour in it and then shake the flour out over the mini and aphids. The aphids die when they get all clogged up by the flour. I know there's a better way to put that, but I'm not feeling well at the moment so the brain is sort of shut down.

Suz