Some bugs on my herbs white and green bugs

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    Hello can someone tell me what they are and can I get rid of them they seem to like my herbs :(
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    The white one could be Mealy bugs, the other is greenfly. Usually I would spray with washing up liquid diluted in water but not so sure on herbs as you will want to eat them.
     
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      I just wash the bugs off. You never get them all though. Greenfly eggs add unexpected flavour and texture :)
       
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