What to do with bugs on bell peppers

Question

I just noticed that I have these weird little bugs on my bell peppers.

Doesn't seem to impact the growth as of yet, but I would like to get rid of them somehow. What are they called? How can I get rid of them? Are they contagious to other peppers and tomatoes?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I did more research and ask couple of friends around. These are, in fact, aphids. Here is a link to a wikiHow post on how to deal with them: 3 ways to control aphids

Summary:

• Use household items: flour, soap water, hands
• Enlist Predators and traps: ladybugs, birds, other herbs
• Using Sprays: Oils, garlic, insecticidal soap

Given that my plants are on a balcony on the 12th floor, I will try to use water spray method, with manual "by hand" removal, and sticky tape trap at the stem.