Aphids on brassica.

[Tap]

This is some collards that I have planted in some pots...just as a germination and ID test.
There are thousands of tiny, tiny bugs eating the leaves. They look like some sort of mite, to me. Thought I would share this in case some of you have something similar going on with your brassica.
Does anyone have input on exactly what these pests are and what to do about them.
Thanks.

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[BobinCt]

I just ordered liquid sevin from keystone pest solutions but I don’t have a big case of insects but going to spray my brassicas. My first time ever spraying by brassicas and I hope the liquid sevin does not harm them . I read that it won’t.

 

[homerj]

Flea beetles

 

[Tap]

Flea beetles

I did some Google searching and from the pics and descriptions I saw, I'm skeptical they are flea beetles.

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[Bill]

cabbage aphid.?

 

[Tap]

cabbage aphid.?

I think you nailed it, Bill. Thanks
When I typed the word "mites" in my post, my brain was trying to tell me APHIDS STUPID...but my fingers insisted on typing mites. Duh.
Not sure about insecticide options.

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[Tap]

Here is an excellent article on cabbage aphids. Seems like there are turnip aphids as well, but I didn't read very much about them.
Another thing to fight...getting tired of invasive and pest wars. Never ends.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/aphid/cabbage_aphid.htm

 

[Bill]

Here's another article. Never heard of this insecticide but I've never needed much.
https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/crops/vegetables/dealing-with-aphids-on-brassicas/