Bugs - what are they?

Please could someone identify these bugs for me? My camera doesn't zoom in very well so I don't know how easy they will be to identify.
I wondered if it was whitefly but in the pics on the net they seem much bigger - the ones on the top face of the leaf are almost like dandruff!
They are from fuchsias in my cold frame but I've had this issue with herbs (especially basil) on the window sill before.
Thanks in advance.

 

Look like aphids from here.

 

I go along with ziggy, Aphids.

 

Greenfly


Spruce

 

You need a Ladybird.

 

finger & thumb will do the same job but quicker I havnt saw any ladybirds yet , I have just thought why does thumb have a b on the end ??? just looks like a waste of a letter.


Spruce

 

Dare I say it.
An aerosol of Provado Ultimate Bug Killer | Insecticide in an easy to use Aerosol | PlantMeNow.co.uk

Much better to use aerosols in winter, it avoids wetting the plant.
Ladybirds are inactive at the moment.

The thum might work, but without the B I doubt it.

 

That is Aphids and they can be a real pain in the garden. Aphids are sneaky and inconspicuous little beasties. They can show up, breed like crazy and completely destroy your flowers, vegetables and even trees before you ever know there's a problem. A strong spray of water is an effective way to dislodge aphids from your plants. You can kill aphids by spraying, especially under the leaves, with a solution of 2 tsp mild dish or laundry soap to a bottle of luke warm water. The soap washes off the aphid's protective waxy coating and causes dehydration. You can also mix three parts luke warm water to one part vegetable or horticultural oil and a couple drops of dish soap. This mixture can be sprayed on to clog the respiratory spiracles of aphids. Spray once a week taking turns between solutions.

 

I too use Provado and definately recommend it.
I don't use any other insecticide - this one is the best on the market and i've been through the lot !

I get yearly attacks of caterpillars and they attack all of my trees, shrubs and perennials and if i don't spray at the start of spring and repeat it it every few months the leaves on all of the above mentioned are gone .... the trees, shrubs, perennials (esp heucheras) ..... all of it.

I don't use it as much as i should and i pay the price.
Another nasty i get is earwigs, they eat the clematis flowers

 

I would (now) use Provado but professionally I have always used Nicotine xl Liquid but you need to wear full PPE for that!

BTW, Welcome to GC, Shirley, our 2nd Canadian member.

 

If you DO spray at the start of Spring, then chances are you'll need to continue spraying. Provado is good at what it does, but it's a systemic and kills everything feeding on the plant for up to six weeks.
If you can just keep the aphids under control by washing off an excessive amount if necessary, you often find that hover fly larvae and ladybird larvae appear and get things under control. Blue tits pick them off for their babies too.

I know this isn't always possible, say in a nursery situation, but in a garden it's often more about getting the ballance right and making sure there are plenty of plants to attract predators too.

 

If you want to be eco friendly, get a butterwort: They eat aphids and whitefly.